a folder in my hardisk, i want to protect it by a password so that it will not be opened, deleted, copied or moved to some other places. How?
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simply search for software folder lock in google and download its trial its the best i have ever used and when u lock a folder through no one knows the folder is there when its actually there and u even can't find it by search!
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make a user account for her, deny access to c folder files without the proper passcode.
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Some pen drives come with driver cd which includes password protect, however this function is 'leaky' for example going to start -> run -> browse, allows me to access my files without password.\n\nIf the files you want private are ms office documents, office has a built in password system,\n\nSave As, Tools (top right) -> security.\n\nScreen grab here ---> http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/randompenguin/grab.JPG
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Go to  File-->Import and Export-->Export to a File-->Personal Folder File (.pst).\n\nFrom there you can choose to password protect the backup. Make sure to select the highest folder as it will include all the subfolders in your backup. (Usually selecting Personal Folders will include everything but you also have to check: "Include Subfolders").
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Close the computer.\nRe-start, and keep hitting "F8" and then start in "Safe Mode"\nSign in as the administrator.\nChange or eliminate the password.\n\nDo this only if it is your computer, if it is someone elses, you would be breaking a confidence of that person, or maybe even breaking a law in your area.
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set the security on the share to allow only certain users\n\nright click on the drive >properties > security and set security. \n\nyou can set security for users and machines.  and different levels (some can read but not write, etc)
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Use ZipGenius to encrypt and zip with password. After installing zipgenius, right click file or folder to be zipped. Zip it, then right click the zip and convert to encrypted file in zipgenius line in the right click menu.\n\nThis may protect your files to some extent. Nothing is foolproof.
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Look at the following pdf, it's described in the 'Adding password protection' section :)
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If you use XP pro, you could set ownership and permissions on folders and barred another users from accessing it.
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From the WinRAR screen that shows "Archive Name and parameters":\n1) Click on Advanced tab\n2) Click on Set Password\n\nThere you go!\n\nHowever, if you have a file that someone else pasword protected, you either have to know the password or find a program to "crack" it.
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u can use pc security software \nwhich can be download from the \nwww.download.com\nand key word is pc security.
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a window should come up for putting in the password if it don't try using zipgenius
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If you are using XP  = How to password protect the contents of a compressed folder and how To Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP = Files and folders in compressed folders can be protected by using a password.   (click here) =   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306531/EN-US\n\nhttp://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000705.htm\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,110663,00.asp
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You can't actually password protect a single "folder" but you can with a zip file. Just create a new zipped folder and add your personal info and then select "add password" under the file menu when you open the zip file.
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xp, you set up administrator rights that should passworded. W2k and w98 also have easy password controls
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Make something like a new folder. When you right click a place to make new folder, click New Compressed Folder. When you make a New Compressed Folder, cut and paste the file in the New Compressed Folder. Then go to file and click Add a 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.