Password protecting files?

[geeklight]

I was wondering if it's possible to keep a file private by adding a password to access it and how I'd go about doing it? I'm using Windows 7- not sure if that makes any difference?

 

[SiriusB]

If you just want to keep it private from other users on your computer, you can use NTFS permissions. The downside is someone could take ownership of the file if they put your HDD in another machine.

The other option is to use something like TrueCrypt to create an encrypted container. This prevents access regardless of the account being used, and the file will just be jibberish if someone tried to read it from the HDD.

 

[Paul11]

what type of file is it ?

 

[geeklight]

Just a word document- need to vent and want no one to see it ;$

Has anyone used Folder Lock? Is it any good?

 

[Paul11]

word has got its own password file protection built in

 

[geeklight]

Oh really? I'm not so good with this stuff- I'll check it out, thanks =)

 

[Paul11]

not sure what version of word you have but search in google and youll find how to do it

 

[oli356]

Or zip it up, bit off hastle

 

[doggs]

Or keep it online with something like Microsoft or Google docs.

 

[SiriusB]

If it is to vent, write it down with pen and paper. Then wipe your bum with it. Guarantee no one will want to go noseying through it

 

[lumpeh]

truecrypt is the best solution imho. Or stick those important files on a stick and keep it around your neck at all times.

 

[Paul11]

truecrypt is great if you have a lot of files or need to encrypt stuff regularly

if you just want to protect one word document, the word password will be fine