Is it possible to password protect folders?

[Hoggorm]

Is it possible to password protect a folder (or folders) in Windows 7 somehow?

I have several possible uses for this. One of them:

At work all my colleagues and myself uses a common computer. On this computer I've installed Dropbox with personal files. Although we all have our own user account on the computer, we all are administrators, meaning everyone can, if they want to, enter my Dropbox folder. I'd love to have a password on this folder so that only I can open the folder.

Thanks

 

[rustberger]

The cheap and easy way would be to password protect a zip file.
the software way would be
http://www.xoslab.com/efl.htmlhttp://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/

 

[Hoggorm]

Thank you Rustberger,

That program was not exactly what I was looking for. I tried it and it did not let me work efficiently with my folders. For example I have to remember to lock the folders after working in them. It will not do so by itself after a given time.

Thanks for the help anyway!

 

[derekimo]

How about something like TrueCrypt?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/241427-truecrypt-encrypt-data-folders.html

 

[FliGi7]

Here are a couple ways to do that without adding extra software:

How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows XP | eHow.com
How to create a Password Protected Folder in Windows 7

 

[Layback Bear]

I don't know of any way that can be done on one computer with many having administration privileges. Any user with the proper knowledge could find your password on that computer. The best way I know of would be put your information on a external media and take it with you.

 

[pallesenw]

Depending on the version of Windows, you can enable the built-in encryption (efs)

 

[pbcopter]

I use this program.

lock-a-folder - Simplest Way To Password Protect Your Folders [: - Google Project Hosting

 

[JDobbsy1987]

How to create a Password Protected Folder in Windows 7

It's always nice to see different scripts and this is a nice little work around but the big issue for me would be the password being in plain text, all you would need to do is look at the batch file to see what the password is.

I use this program.

lock-a-folder - Simplest Way To Password Protect Your Folders [: - Google Project Hosting

Not used this software before but having read a little it does sound quite good.

Regards,
JDobbsy1987

 

[chanterlampman]

Password protect folders

Assuming your username/password are secure, then...

RC on the folder you just created/Properties
SC on the Security tab, then “advanced”
‘uncheck’ the statement at the bottom of the dialog box which says ’Allow inheritable permissions, etc.
SC Remove
SC Add
fill in your user name
SC OK
SC “Full Control”
SC OK
be sure to delete "admin' permissions
[FONT=&quot]close[/FONT]


[FONT=&quot]Just be aware that if you forget your password, you're screwed. The admin can't help you.[/FONT]

 

[pallesenw]

I think Hoggorm wanted to avoid ntfs permissions since anybody with admin rights/local access can reset them

 

[Layback Bear]

Depending on the version of Windows, you can enable the built-in encryption (efs)

OP Specs-Windows 7 Home Premium.

 

[pallesenw]

OP Specs-Windows 7 Home Premium.

Well, he talks about a computer at work, so the specs might be different

 

[Layback Bear]

You are correct Pallesenw. I had a brain fart and never though of that.

 

[FliGi7]

Just install any folder locking program, then. There are tons available just googling for that. You're administrator on the machine so you can do so and that seems the simplest method as that will use a password only you know that others with admin access will not have access to.

 

[brotherboard]

Use 'Encrypt On Click'
2BrightSparks | Products | OnClick Utilities

 

[MeOnMine]

I use "Folder Gaurd Pro"

Password Protect Folders with Folder Guard for Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2000, x64