Tool to lock access to directories?

Does anyone know of a safe, preferably open source tool that would
preferably hide or lock directories (folders) on my windows xp machine?
Either directories or even whole partitions, without needing to move
them. In fact, come to think of it, I have something like 6 partitions
on this machine (across 2 hard drives), and I would like to make only 2
of them accessible, one is the system partition, the other is a data
partition.

I don't want anything cryptographic or difficult, I don't want
something to protect from hackers or "FBI/government", just need
something so that my personal content on my machine doesn't get browsed
by guests here at my place, either intentionally or accidentally. For
example, stuff like that cringeworthy diary entry you made a long time
ago or those embarrassing nude self-portraits you took when you started
exercising to monitor your progress, and whatever else is there, stuff
like that.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Here is my list.

WebGrid have a lot to choose from.
Put lock into > Search WebGrid.
http://www.webgrid.co.uk/index.html

Others to choose from
http://www.sover.net/~wysiwygx/Security1.html
http://www.sover.net/~wysiwygx/Security2.html
http://sonofspy3.spymac.com/Sofffffffware2.html
http://www.sover.net/~wysiwygx/Sofffffffware2.html
http://www.webattack.com/Freeware/s...y/fwaccess.html

http://www.tusafe.com/nonags/security.html
http://www.winsite.com/free/freeutil/
http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld/links.php?cat=24
http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld...p?page=1&cat=24

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Attribute Editor
http://www.evidenceeliminatordownlo...ttributeeditor/
* Allows user to add or remove attributes of files or folders.
* Enables user to unlock locked folders, reveal hidden folders, and
remove system and archive attributes from any folder or file. Such as
the Recycler and System folder included in presets.
* Easy 1, 2, 3 Interface
* Allows user to save frequently edited folder or file paths as
presets.
* lncludes a log to monitor and verify all changes.
* Full Uninstall Included

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Password Protect Folders in XP
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips-eml.php/232

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Paq Keylogger
http://www.developer.com/downloads/item.php/73471
Paq keyloggers, family key logger keystroke logger is a keylogger spy
program newly produced in 2003. It can log and spy all keyboard events
and view it conveniently. It also has ability of invisibly monitor,
password protect etc. This quickly updating spyware tool is suited for
the investigative or spector needs of law enforcement, government,
business, and private individuals. New features in version 2.04 Runs
more quicky, you can not feel that it is running background when you
try it. Support(log) more languague, please download a trial version to
find whether it is fit for your country lauguage. Main features: Log
all the keyboard events, including function keys such as F1, Home etc.
Build-in log view tool, you can view the log file in text only mode or
function key mode. You can use a search command to quickly find what
you look for. Provide a password to read log file; It is more safe.
Remind when the log directory has only little free disk space left.
Runs on all Windows platforms. Runs invisibly in the background; Of
course if you like to display it, you can make it visibly. If you need
a special feature that is not already included, fell free to address
any suggestion to supports@paqtool.com
·System Requirements: ·License: freeware ·Language: others

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Hide Files
http://junk.atechsite.com/Office_ut...s/hidefiles.zip
Hide Files is freeware security program to hide any number of files or
folders.
You have any files or programs that you don't want to share with other
or they contain financial and tax information, passwords, personal
letters and emails, private images, and other confidential or personal
data. But typically, computer files and folders have not security
protection so the best way to protect them is to make files or folders
invisible for another's eyes. Hide Files makes hidden any files and
folders (or whole program folder or even all computer disks).
Hide Files allows you to select any folders (and sub folders with
files) of your choice to protect as hidden files and folders. You can
select any folders on your computer or drag-and-drop the desired
folders from Windows Explorer into the Hide Files window. In one mouse
click the folders selected become invisible. Once files or folders are
hidden, it is impossible to find them, or access and remove any file.
Unhiding files or folders is as easy as hiding them - just one mouse
click and they are visible and accessible to you again. If program
folder or whole disks are hidden, itself program or Windows will
continue to work normally.
Hide Files is protected by a password and hotkey that you can change or
remove at any time. You can use this security features to protect Hide
Files from unauthorized start.

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Hide Folders
This page is for Windows 95/98/Me users.
http://www.fspro.net/hf/index.html
If you want to hide folders on Windows XP or Windows 2000 please visit
Hide Folders™ XP product page
http://www.fspro.net/hide-folders-xp/

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Parents Friend
http://www.parents-friend.de/index1.htm
Does someone constantly adjust your PC settings? - those days are gone
Do your children look at pornographic web pages? - those days are gone
Is your business PC abused for private use? - those days are gone
Or don´t you know what happens on your PC ? - those days are gone
too!!!

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Parental Filter
http://www.ecommsec.com/pf/
Parental Filter is a 100% freeware porn blocker. It specializes in
blocking porno websites nothing more, nothing less. Sometimes children
come over your house and they say can we go on the internet, and you
think what if porno sites start popping up. This stops that from
happening. Parental Filter is automatic, you just turn it on and porn
gets blocked. You may have children who are getting curious about the
Internet and don't want them exposed to material that may adversely
affect them in the future. Parental Filter is here to help. Above
picture depicts persons happily co-existing because they use Parental
Filter.
Windows 2003/2000/XP/NT/ME/98SE

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Hide Files & Folders
http://sixfiles.com/dbase/files/im-...es-folders.html
Hide Files & Folders is a an easy-to-use password-protected security
utility you can use to password-protect certain files and folders, or
to hide them from viewing and searching. Upon accessing any protected
file or folder, dialog box querying password appears on the screen, and
by entering a valid password, user gets access to the selected file or
folder. Platform: Win95,Win98,WinME,WinNT 4.x,Windows2000,WinXP

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Winguard Pro 2005 Free Edition
http://www.winguardpro.com/products.html
http://sixfiles.com/dbase/files/wg-...e-edition.html#
With WinGuard Pro 2005 you can password protect your programs, windows
and web pages in one easy to use program. It lets you lock features of
your system so that nobody can use them while you are away. The program
lets you specify a password and then choose from a variety of options -
what features to lock, for example, the find tool, backing up, desktop,
etc. All the options are listed within one window and they are
self-explaining, so there is no need to wade your way through dozens of
sub-folders and weird registry key values.

What's more, there is also encryption for your personal files and
folders. It offers an all-in-one security solution for your computer.
With extra features to lock the desktop, boot keys, task keys, blocking
software installations and internet access.

WinGuard Pro 2005 comes in a Free and Premium edition. You have the
option to upgrade to Premium if you desire at a later date. Platform:
Win95,Win98,WinME,WinXP,WinNT 4.x,Windows2000,Windows2003

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Lock It Down
http://sixfiles.com/dbase/files/loc...ee-edition.html
Lock It Down Free Edition is a powerful software that locks content
sensitive files and folders using advanced file encryption methods. It
has options for secure mailing of encrypted files and exclusive viewing
of locked files and folders. A password wallet and a file shredder are
other available features.
Platform: Win95,Win98,WinNT 4.x,WinME,Windows2000,WinXP

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TrueCrypt
http://truecrypt.sourceforge.net/downloads.php
http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld...page=16&cat=006
TrueCrypt:
Free open-source on-the-fly encryption software for Windows
XP/2000/2003
Features:
* It can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mount it as
a real disk.
* It can encrypt an entire hard disk partition or a device, such as USB
memory stick, floppy disk, etc.

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CompuSec PC Security Suite - Freeware
http://www.webattack.com/Freeware/s...y/fwaccess.html
http://www.ce-infosys.com.sg/CeiHome.asp
http://www.tusafe.com/nonags/security.html
2000/XP
CompuSec PC Security Suite is a security software that uses pre-boot
authentication and full hard disk encryption as well as encryption of
floppy disks and other removable media. The pre-boot access control
requires you to enter your UserID and password before the system will
boot up. There are two encryption methods available, one that will keep
your data encrypted prior to boot, and one that will encrypt data
on-the fly. If the data is encrypted before boot, your hard disk can
only be accessed with the proper password (even removing the hard drive
would still keep it protected). The Full Hard Disk Encryption uses AES
with fast encryption speeds to keep your data private and secure. The
program can also encrypt floppies and other removable media, so that
the files are only accessible by the authorized user. It currently only
supports a single-user pre-boot logon. CompuSec PC Security Suite is
completely free and not limited in features. The developers also create
hardware e-identity devices that are compatible with the software and
allow logon with a USB or Smartcard key instead of typing a password.
Since the software needs to modify the Master Boot Record, it is
important that you disable any anti-virus software during installation,
otherwise the install will fail.

Disable antivirus when installing!

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Lock IT Down: Secure your desktops with Windows' Group Policy Editor
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6270-1059493.html

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Quick way to lockdown your system
http://tweak.us/xp.html
Create a shortcut by right-clicking the desktop. On the pop-up context
menu, choose "New", then "Shortcut". Then copy and paste this in the
program location box:

rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation

Click "Next", and enter a name for your new shortcut, such as
"QuickLock" or whatever. When you double-click that shortcut, you're
logged off the network, and has the same effect as logging off. All
running and open programs remain intact upon logging back in.

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Windows XP - Lock Workstation Icon
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5301.asp
At my clients office running Window's 2000, the quick launch toolbar
includes a "lock workstation" icon by default. I use it all the time
when I am leaving the workstation and want to secure the computer.
Windows XP has a similar feature you can add that will lock the user
status and allow for switching to a new user without disrupting the
position of the current user. You can add a "Lock Workstation" icon to
the quick launch toolbar as follows:

· Right click on the desktop and select New | Shortcut
· Copy and paste the following path into the location field
%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe user32.dll LockWorkStation
· Click on Next
· Name the Short Cut "Lock Workstation" or "Switch User" as you
prefer
· Click on Finish. The "Lock Workstation" icon will be displayed on
your desktop.
· Drag the icon on your desktop down on to the Quick Launch toolbar
and position it to your convenience.
· Delete the shortcut from your desktop

Now you have a quick and easy way to lock your workstation and set it
up for a new user whenever you need to walk away from the computer for
a period of time.

Learn More:
This is your guide to Windows XP. You will find informative articles
that will help you get around and understand this new operating system.
Learn how old and new features work.
Windows XP - Site Map
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art5281.asp

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Very good site for registry tweaks
http://www.winguides.com/registry/
http://www.winguides.com/registry/category.php/4/

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SysProtect
http://www.dilawri.com/software/sysprotect/
http://security-tips.com/cancel-logon-1.htm
SysProtect is a freeware utility that resides in the Windows 95/98
system tray along the bottom right of your screen. It gives you the
ability to lock down your Windows 9x workstation just as you could with
Windows NT.

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FreeCrypt32
http://www.bat-soft.com/asp/freeware.asp
http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld...p?page=4&cat=24
http://digwiz.megalixer.com/downloads.php
http://www.itsfree4u.com/secu.shtml
Lock out others from your computer Windows 95/98/NT

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Slovak Antivirus Center - directory SECURITY
http://sac.itb.it/security/
http://www.sac.sk/Search.asp

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LockedUp Mini Tools
http://www.filelibrary.com/Contents...les/150/58.html
http://www.filelibrary.com:8080/cgi...50/lumtsetu.zip
Lock files and computer settings with this administrative tool.
FREEWARE WIN95/98/Me

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LockTight
http://filedudes.siol.net/win95/fil...es/locktght.zip
http://www.welshware.co.uk/%5CWelshware/locktight.asp
PROTECT YOUR DATA FROM PRYING-EYES

LockTight FREEWARE Security System for Windows95/98/ME/NT4/Win2000 and
XP.

You cannot purchase or sell LockTight - it is FREEWARE.
Create your own scripts or base-key, based on thousands of Engine and
Key Combinations to create unlockable data-files.
There are no nags/timeouts/adverts/limited features or anything other
than FULL-ACCESS to ALL engines and features with no requirement to
purchase (although a donation would be nice

Lock any type of Document.

Encrypt/Decrypt any/some/all files within a directory and their
sub-directories if required.

Lock Anything.

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Restrict Users from Running Specific Applications
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_logon.htm
http://www3.sympatico.ca/computech911/regtweaks.html
Start/Run/Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer.Value
Name: DisallowRun
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Policies\Explorer] Create a new DWORD value and name it "DisallowRun"
set the value to "1" to enable application restrictions or "0" to allow
all applications to run.

Then create a new sub-key called
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer\DisallowRun] and define the applications the are to
be restricted. Creating a new string value for each application, named
as consecutive numbers, and setting the value to the filename to be
restriced (e.g. "regedit.exe"). Restart Windows for the changes to take
effect.

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The "Windows XP Security Console" - by Doug Knox, MVP
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/Tips.htm#console
"When you're outside of a domain environment, XP has some features
missing. XP Home leaves you completely without the Group Policy Editor,
while XP Pro lacks the ability to use the Group Policy Editor to
selectively apply policies to specific users. Well, that's about to
change. Doug's Windows XP Security Console allows you to assign various
restrictions to specific users, whether you're running XP Pro or XP
Home." -

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

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TrueCrypt
http://www.freewebs.com/thinker2004/
TrueCrypt is a free open-source on-the-fly encryption software for
Windows XP/2000/2003.
* It can encrypt partitions/devices or create virtual encrypted
disks within files.
* It is the only free open-source on-the-fly encryption software
that fully supports Windows XP.
* It is also the only free open-source OTFE software for Windows XP
that provides plausible deniability.
* Encryption algorithms: AES (256-bit key), Blowfish (448-bit key),
CAST, IDEA, Triple DES
* Based on Encryption for the Masses (E4M) 2.02a
* More information can be found in the documentation, which is
contained in truecrypt-2.1.zip.
http://www.freewebtown.com/a4ncg2i6op/truecrypt-2.1.zip

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Encryption Plus® Folders
http://www.pcguardian.com/folders_download/index.html
Encryption Plus® Folders Freeware is a powerful utility that protects
the contents of a single folder on your computer. Encryption Plus®
Folders Freeware uses the well-known and documented Blowfish algorithm
and a 64-bit encryption key. Just enter a password and select a folder
to apply secure file encryption to its contents. Each time Windows
loads, Encryption Plus® Folders Freeware prompts you for its password.
When the proper password is supplied, it takes up residence in your
system tray and grants access to the contents of the folder. If the
program
is shut down or the proper password isn't given, the contents of the
folder remain encrypted. An added feature lets you easily lock and hide
your desktop when you step away from your PC. 95/98/ME and Windows
NT/2000

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stopIT
http://www.welshware.co.uk/%5CWelshware/stopit.asp
Freeware.
stopIT is your very own Police Force for Windows 95/98/ME/WinNT/Win2k
and Windows XP.

Get your head of the clouds and prevent unauthorised access to
site(s)/pages from your desktop PC.

stopIT can monitor and control access to websites in the following
ways:
You can stop access to certain sites (or sites by keyword).

You can stop access to ALL Sites EXCEPT those you wish to allow access.
(great for controlling Child-Internet Access).
And still have a safe and fast internet browsing.

What's New in this version

Keylogging with history against each user who logs onto the PC, better
password support.

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FOFF
http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld...?page=4&cat=006
http://www.ally.ru/downloads.phtml?id=1&page=3
This software was developed to protect Windows operation system on
public computers from starting unregistred executable files.
The program register all present system software. After that no one
another unregistred program will be executed.
You can change an access password of this program by you [...]

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NoDelete
http://www.freewarepub.net/File_Utilities2.htm
Download this Award-Winning "real" file and Settings Protection Program
for Windows95/98. Stop
people/programs accessing control-panel applications (i.e.
Display/Network/Internet/System/Add-Remove Program settings. Stop
people/programs from accessing
AutoExec.bat,Autoexec.dos,Config.sys,Win.ini,MSDOS.sys and MORE!

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Black Screen
http://www.maxpatch.com/computer1.html
http://www.sover.net/%7Ewysiwygx/Security1.html
http://sonofspy3.spymac.com/Sofffffffware2.html
http://www.sover.net/~wysiwygx/Sofffffffware2.html
Black Screen -- This Security Application Will Lock Your Desktop From
Unwanted Users. There Are Several Display Options You Can Choose From,
A Totally Black Screen, Capture The Desktop, Or Display A Specified
Bitmap. There Is A Setup Screen Where You Can Define The Password,
Display Type, Mouse Options, And More. There Is No Installation
Required, Just Click On Black Screen And the First Time It Is Launched
It Will Configure Your System. Perfect Program To Secure Your Desktop
With No Hassles. It Has A Very Ingenious Mechanism That Allows Users To
Enter Their Password Quickly To Exit This Security Program.

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WinLock
http://soft.despeus.com/downloads.html
This software is developed to facilitate a large number of operations
with Windows 95 and
Windows 98 operating systems.
Major features of WinLock:WinLock v.1.5 now FREEWARE!
* Lock Windows at system boot
* Lock Windows at suspend
* Lock, Suspend or Shutdown easily with once click
* Powerful schedule Shutdown/Restart/Suspend system
* Autosave applications on Shutdown time
* Autorun saved applications when system start
* Autorun any applications when system start
* Advanced power management
* Windows List with Show/Minimize/Maximize/Hide functions
* Process list with Icon/ID/Type/Priority/Kill functions
* Powerful administration tools

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StarValley Lockup
http://www.starvalley.org/products.html
This program allows you to lock up your computer to keep other users
out.
Features include:
* Locks out ALT+Tab & CTRL+ALT+Del and restricts mouse to the window
* Automatically relocks if computer reboots when locked
* Idle time lock activation
* Lock at a specific time
* Load on windows start
* Lock on program start
* Blanking of screen on Lock
* Password protection of configuration and program exit
* Hide desktop icons and taskbar
* Log access attempts
* And More...

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How can I prevent users from downloading files from the Internet?
http://www.jsifaq.com/SUBK/tip5300/rh5307.htm

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http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/...3399440,00.html
Restrict User Logon Hours in Windows XP and 2K
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...en/net_user.asp
http://www.chicagotech.net/netfaqs.htm
How to restrict a user or group to logon-time
To restrict a user to only logging on between 8AM-5PM, Monday through
Friday, open a command prompt and type: net user <UserName>
/times:M,8AM-5PM;T,8AM-5PM;W,8AM-5PM;Th,8AM-5PM;F,8AM-5PM. To remove
the restriction, net user <UserName> /times:all.

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InstallFile
http://www.kraftig.com/InstallFile/index.htm
http://www.jkh.no/jkh/installfile/index.htm
http://www.webgrid.co.uk/fileman_4.html
http://www.webgrid.co.uk/index.html
http://www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld...page=11&cat=014
Win95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP
InstallFile quickly solves the common problem of replacing or deleting
locked files. You cannot run your favorite application. One of the dlls
suddenly has the wrong version number, probably as a result of the
installation of another program. After searching the disk and CD-ROMs
you find the right version, only to discover the wrong version cannot
be replaced. At this point, typically you would reinstall your favorite
application, perhaps loosing a lot of customized options. Sounds
familiar? Use InstallFile to replace the wrong version file with the
right version file. And it works!

On 15 Jan 2006 01:45:36 -0800, "casioculture" <casioculture@gmail.com>
wrote:

>In fact, come to think of it, I have something like 6 partitions
>on this machine (across 2 hard drives), and I would like to make only 2
>of them accessible, one is the system partition, the other is a data
>partition.

The old Norton Diskedit would do that - unfortunately it stopped
working with current versions of Windows, becaust direct hardware
access is no longer allowed. If someone makes a program that lets you
edit the master boot record, you can just delete the partitions you
want to hide. (Kee[ing the information somewhere on a live partition,
of course, so that you can restore it.) Come to think of it, there
was a utility that aloowed you to boot DOS or DrDOS and did exactly
that - switched the partition table info. Again, that can't be done
so easily any more.

use freshui. Its a set of windows tools which among other things allows
you to hide or password protect folders or partitions

In article <1137408442.372154.233180@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
Liam.F.Donnelly@gmail.com says...
> use freshui. Its a set of windows tools which among other things allows
> you to hide or password protect folders or partitions
>
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Yet ... do not forget the awesome power of DOS. DOS cares not one whit
what you have done in Windows, and DOS will reveal all to the user
empowered with its knowledge. However, you might be able to disguise
the name of a folder with usage of symbol bytes in the folder
(directory) name. Knowing how to do that trick is a DOS thing.