Locking Files


  1. corrytonapple
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    Locking Files


    Hello,
    I have a laptop, so I would like to keep it as secure as possible. I have been looking around for a script or something so I can lock certain files. I would like to lock a word document, since it has some personal info. I have seen that this is easily done with XP, but not with 7. How can this be done without installing any software? I am not a genius with Windows, but I am not horrible either. Any ideas?
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  3. richc46
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    Welcome to the Forum

    Here is a way to lock your files. Let me know what you think

    How To Lock A Folder And Keep It Private - Open Discussion Forums
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  4. corrytonapple
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    I should revise what I said. Is there a way to hide a file and make it invisible to everything. Then, when I want to revise it or see it, I put in a command in Command Prompt and its visible. Something like this:
    Another way to hide files and folders in Windows XP
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  6. richc46
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    Is something like this more to your liking?

    File and Folder - Hide or Unhide
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  7. corrytonapple
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    That worked, Thanks!
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  8. richc46
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    You are very welcome. Help is courtesy of our own Brink and his tutorials.
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