K kade119 New member Local time 4:32 PM Messages 20 Jun 29, 2010 #1 I use one windows account which is admin, is there still a way to lock a folder with a password from anyone else that might get on my computer? My Computer OSwin 7
I use one windows account which is admin, is there still a way to lock a folder with a password from anyone else that might get on my computer?
Jonathan_King New member Guru Gold Member SF Team Local time 5:32 PM Messages 13,322 Location Rednecksville Jun 29, 2010 #2 The easiest way to do that would be using a third-party encryption program. I recommend the free Truecrypt. You can create an encrypted, virtual hard drive or file container and put the folder or files in there. I am with you, I wish there was a built-in way to password protect a folder. My Computer Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberCustomOSWindows 7 Professional x64CPUIntel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHzMotherboardAsus P8Z68-V ProMemory16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)Graphics Card(s)EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+Sound CardRealtek High Definition AudioMonitor(s) Displays2x Acer S273HLbmii 27"Screen Resolution2 x 1920x1080Hard Drives64GB Crucial M4 SSD Storage: Hitachi 1TB 5400RPM, Samsung 1.5TB 5400RPMPSUCorsair HW Series 750w (modular)CaseCooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue EditionCoolingCM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fansKeyboardLogitech MK320 (wireless)MouseLogitech MK320 (wireless)Internet Speed30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
The easiest way to do that would be using a third-party encryption program. I recommend the free Truecrypt. You can create an encrypted, virtual hard drive or file container and put the folder or files in there. I am with you, I wish there was a built-in way to password protect a folder.