Folder encryptor

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Where to download microsoft folder encryptor? Is it in beta stage? Or it
just canceled as unstable tool?

thanks.
 
You can only encrypt files and folders on NTFS file system volumes.

How To Encrypt a Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308989

How To Encrypt a File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307877

From XP HELP:

To encrypt a file or folder
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click the file or folder that you want to encrypt, and then click
Properties.
3. On the General tab, click Advanced.
4. Select the Encrypt contents to secure data check box.

Notes
* To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to Programs, point to
Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
* You can only encrypt files and folders on NTFS file system volumes.
* Files or folders that are compressed cannot also be encrypted. If you
encrypt a compressed file or folder, that file or folder will be
uncompressed.
* Files marked with the System attribute cannot be encrypted, nor can files
in the systemroot directory structure.
* When you encrypt a single file, you are asked if you want to encrypt the
folder that contains it as well. If you choose to do so, all files and
subfolders that are added to the folder in the future will be encrypted when
they are added.
* When you encrypt a folder, you are asked if you want all files and
subfolders within the folder to be encrypted as well. If you choose to do
so, all files and subfolders currently in the folder are encrypted, as well
as any files and subfolders that are added to the folder in the future. If
you choose to encrypt the folder only, all files and subfolders currently in
the folder are not encrypted. However, any files and subfolders that are
added to the folder in the future are encrypted when they are added.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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Wesley Vogel said:
You can only encrypt files and folders on NTFS file system volumes.
Click to expand...
How To Encrypt a Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308989
Click to expand...
How To Encrypt a File in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307877
Click to expand...
From XP HELP:
Click to expand...
To encrypt a file or folder
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Right-click the file or folder that you want to encrypt, and then click
Properties.
3. On the General tab, click Advanced.
4. Select the Encrypt contents to secure data check box.
Click to expand...
Notes
* To open Windows Explorer, click Start, point to Programs, point to
Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
* You can only encrypt files and folders on NTFS file system volumes.
* Files or folders that are compressed cannot also be encrypted. If you
encrypt a compressed file or folder, that file or folder will be
uncompressed.
* Files marked with the System attribute cannot be encrypted, nor can files
in the systemroot directory structure.
* When you encrypt a single file, you are asked if you want to encrypt the
folder that contains it as well. If you choose to do so, all files and
subfolders that are added to the folder in the future will be encrypted when
they are added.
* When you encrypt a folder, you are asked if you want all files and
subfolders within the folder to be encrypted as well. If you choose to do
so, all files and subfolders currently in the folder are encrypted, as well
as any files and subfolders that are added to the folder in the future. If
you choose to encrypt the folder only, all files and subfolders currently in
the folder are not encrypted. However, any files and subfolders that are
added to the folder in the future are encrypted when they are added.
Click to expand...
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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In mistral <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Where to download microsoft folder encryptor? Is it in beta stage? Or it
just canceled as unstable tool?

thanks.

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Well, but windows Encrypting File System (EFS) feature is not included in
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. There was some encryption utilty from
microsoft, dont remember exact name. Where it is?

thanks.
 
%[email protected],
mistral said:
Where to download microsoft folder encryptor? Is it in beta
stage? Or it just canceled as unstable tool?

thanks.
Click to expand...

Is this what you're looking for?

Microsoft's Private Folder App Criticized
http://www.betanews.com/article/Microsofts_Private_Folder_App_Criticized/1152565309

Microsoft shutters Windows private folders
http://news.com.com/Microsoft+shutters+Windows+private+folders/2100-1012_3-6094481.html

Microsoft Private Folder 1.0
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Microsoft_Private_Folder/1152200243/1

For more info:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=microsoft+private+folder

Personally, I think a program such as this and encryption in
general are way beyond the needs of home users. These
newsgroups are littered with posts asking how to gain access to
encrypted files. As soon as the average users starts messing
around with encryption they might as well kiss their files
good-bye.

You're on your own.

Nepatsfan
 
Nepatsfan said:
%[email protected],


Is this what you're looking for?

Microsoft's Private Folder App Criticized
http://www.betanews.com/article/Microsofts_Private_Folder_App_Criticized/1152565309

Microsoft shutters Windows private folders
http://news.com.com/Microsoft+shutters+Windows+private+folders/2100-1012_3-6094481.html

Microsoft Private Folder 1.0
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Microsoft_Private_Folder/1152200243/1

For more info:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=microsoft+private+folder

Personally, I think a program such as this and encryption in
general are way beyond the needs of home users. These
newsgroups are littered with posts asking how to gain access to
encrypted files. As soon as the average users starts messing
around with encryption they might as well kiss their files
good-bye.

You're on your own.

Nepatsfan
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Yes, I meant this program. Many users and specialists criticized this
utility and noticed that it have a hang up issue, which could result in lost
data if the user doesn't have a backup. There is better encryption programs,
however (third party) .
 
Good show!

You must have just polished your crystal ball. LOL

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MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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