Is there a way to password protect a file?

[Tideripper]

there are a couple of files and folders and documents that Id like to protect. I know I can change the permission to just admin but sometimes I leave my rig running and Id like to know that these files cant be accessed while Im away.
any suggestions? Id like just to have to enter a password before said files are opened

 

[zigzag3143]

there are a couple of files and folders and documents that Id like to protect. I know I can change the permission to just admin but sometimes I leave my rig running and Id like to know that these files cant be accessed while Im away.
any suggestions? Id like just to have to enter a password before said files are opened

Hi and welcome

An asy way is to use one of the 3rd party apps. There are quite a few. This is one that is easy to use and free. Password Protect Files


Good Luck

Ken

 

[torrentg]

Use Winrar on them and then delete the originals (or "wipe" them.)

Winrar can set passwords when creating a rar file.

If you want to get serious, use Truecrypt.

Edit - haha morning Ken.

 

[Tideripper]

Thanks for the replys! the website you linked had 2 programs, folder lock and Androsasoft, do you recommend one over the other?

 

[theog]

Use Winrar on them and then delete the originals (or "wipe" them.)

Winrar can set passwords when creating a rar file.

If you want to get serious, use Truecrypt.

Edit - haha morning Ken.

Edit - haha morning Ken, afternoon!!

Hi Tideripper

May be password your account.

 

[Dwarf]

Alternatively, use a USB memory stick to have these files/folders on. Simply unplug and take with you when you leave your machine.