Locking Files

[corrytonapple]

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?

 

[richc46]

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

 

[corrytonapple]

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

 

[richc46]

Is something like this more to your liking?

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/56005-file-folder-hide-unhide.html?ltr=F

 

[corrytonapple]

That worked, Thanks!

 

[richc46]

You are very welcome. Help is courtesy of our own Brink and his tutorials.