Passward Protection

[adeel via WindowsKB.com]

I am using Windows XP, can some one help me regarding Passward Protection. I
want to protect my Folders on my PC whenever i open the folder it ask for
Passward.

Also tell me if it is possible to protect whole Flash RAM.

 

[Malke]

I am using Windows XP, can some one help me regarding Passward Protection.
I want to protect my Folders on my PC whenever i open the folder it ask
for Passward.

Also tell me if it is possible to protect whole Flash RAM.

XP and Vista do not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating
systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with that:

How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My
Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home,
restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator
privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the
computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can choose
Safe Mode.

Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.

Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open the
zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password". Otherwise,
use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".

You also might want to look at the free encryption program True Crypt for
your privacy needs. I believe that True Crypt will work on a usb
thumbdrive, if that is what you mean by "flash memory". Check on their site
for encryption of other types of removable devices.

Malke

 

[Holz]

I am using Windows XP, can some one help me regarding Passward
Protection. I want to protect my Folders on my PC whenever i open the
folder it ask for Passward.

Also tell me if it is possible to protect whole Flash RAM.

Try http://www.truecrypt.org/
It is a free software that will allow you to create encrypted folders
with password required to view them. Make sure you read the manual, do
not encrypt your disk, just folders. Do not forget your password since
you will never be able to view the content. Create one test folder, try
it, and see how nice it works.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am using Windows XP, can some one help me regarding Passward Protection. I
want to protect my Folders on my PC whenever i open the folder it ask for
Passward.

Also tell me if it is possible to protect whole Flash RAM.

Like WinNT and Win2K before it, WinXP's file security paradigm
doesn't rely on, or allow, the cumbersome method of password protection
for individual applications, files, or folders. Instead, it uses the
superior method of explicitly assigning file/folder permissions to
individual users and/or groups.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399

Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired
files/folders.

Best Practices for Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316

As a crude work-around, you can place the file in a compressed
folder, and set a password to uncompress the folder to view/access its
contents. Also, some applications allow the user to password-protect
their specific data files. Read the specific application's Help files
for further information on this capability.



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Bruce Chambers

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