Protecting files (encrypt?)

ChrisD. · 24 Apr 2008 at 08:57

Hi all,

I have some files on my PC that I would prefer to stay hidden from prying eyes. Can I simply put them in a folder and password protect it somehow? Using Vista Ultimate x64.

MarcLister · 24 Apr 2008 at 10:28

I would recommend TrueCrypt.

http://www.truecrypt.org/

Or check out the Encryption and Data Security section of http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17701152

ChrisD. · 24 Apr 2008 at 11:30

Thanks Mark.

I will take a look later on.

ChrisD. · 1 May 2008 at 20:09

Is there another program that can password protect an entire folder? I know WinRar can do it but I'd rather not have the contents in an archive.

MarcLister · 1 May 2008 at 20:10

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Lockdown/Microsoft-Private-Folder.shtml

ChrisD. · 1 May 2008 at 20:27

Thanks, but it's not working. It won't install, saying there's a compatibility issue.

MarcLister · 1 May 2008 at 20:28

http://lifehacker.com/software/vista/windows-vista-tip--encrypt-files-231815.php

Diggsy · 2 May 2008 at 00:56

Reckon this is probably what you need...

http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/