Password a folder

[flogit]

Hi,I'm looking at password a documents folder running windows 7.
Been told that the 7-zip is a good one,Would you all agree to that or would it be better to look for another option??
Many thanks.
7-zip info
https://www.google.co.uk/#sclient=p...or.r_qf.&fp=2ce1d42a40ec7cfc&biw=1366&bih=653

 

[gregrocker]

Yes, I use 7Zip to create a passworded archive and then delete the original file once you confirm access to the zipped one.

 

[ThrashZone]

Passwording a folder is only as good as Remembering the password

 

[damien76]

In addition you can check out this link also.

How to Password-Protect Folders

 

[flogit]

Thanks all for your info,Two points if I may ask.
After the folder is password protected with 7-zip can I add another folder to it?.
One other point If I take the pc in for repair and the engineer uninstalls the 7-zip will he be able to access that folder that is protected?.
My main object would be to have a spreadsheet made up of all my passwords etc in a safe folder and maybe some banking info.
Many thanks once again.

 

[flogit]

I had a go at the 7-zip,Worked okay the only thing was to access the zip folder that I set a password I had to acces it from the 7zip icon on the desktop when I tried to access the folder from my documents it would'nt open the file.
Is that the correct way that it works??

Thank.

 

[landi166]

I haven't had a good experience with 7-zip.
A couple of times i created password protected zipped files, they'd loose the attribute after a restart.
I could open my protected file without being prompted for the pass.
I think winrar is better.

 

[MeOnMine]

I used to use "Folder Guard Pro"
I believe version 9 is for Win 7 x 64.
It was good because when you entered the folder you could do as you pleased and as soon as you left it was locked.

 

[flogit]

Thanks all for your help,Will be looking deeply into it today.

Lovely sunny day here today.