lock or protect files and folders


  1. Ginmardo
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
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    lock or protect files and folders


    hi guys,

    do any of you know a way how or if you can lock or protect individual files or even whole folders with a password or other means? intended for a home pc which everyone uses but i do not want the others at home have access to certain files or folders?
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  3. pip22
    Posts : 54
    Windows 7 32-bit
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    You need third-party software. One of the best well-known is "Folder Lock" but it's not free:
    Folder Lock - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
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  4. Bill2
    Posts : 5,056
    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
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    You dont need to pay a cent, just download Truecrypt- its the best out there and its free.

    TrueCrypt - Free Open-Source On-The-Fly Disk Encryption Software for Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X and Linux
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