Password Protecting Folders?

[Shane Milward]

Hi there,

Does Vista have any built in feature that you can password protect a certain
folder without using any other software?

Many thanks

Shane

 

[Tiberius]

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


i have not tried this with vista yet

more info http://www.microsoftprivatefolder.com/

 

[Dave]

Help & Support says no.

 

[Tiberius]

I tried it on vista, but no - go.. I probably would be able to make it work
... but the installer as it is does not work

 

[Shane Milward]

Ah I have just tried that one too and no luck unfortunately.

I know of a program called Folderlock. I was kind of looking for freeware
like microsoft folder...

Thanks for your replies so far, any other ideas?

Thanks

Shane

 

[Tiberius]

I figured out how to install it..

you have to use the command prompt in administrator mode...
to do that go to start>accessories>RIGHT CLICK on the command promt and
select run as administrator..

then via the command prompt navigate to the installer package and run it...

the program will install and work.

 

[Tiberius]

UPDATE: you have to use the command prompt in administrator mode...
to do that go to start>accessories>RIGHT CLICK on the command promt and
select run as administrator..

then via the command prompt navigate to the installer package and run it...

the program will install and work.

 

[Shane Milward]

Sorry to be a pain and thank for all your help!

One questions, how do I navigate to a folder using the command prompt?

Thanks

Shane

 

[Tiberius]

well... to change a directory you have to write:
cd NAME OF FOLDER for example

CD DESKTOP

and to go to a parent folder you have to type:
CD..

that is CD with 2 dots afterwards... the best way to do it is this:
Place the installer in the root of your drive C
then press CD.. enter CD.. enter untill you are at C:\
and then type the name of the installer along with its extension, for
example
MSPF10ENU.msi and press enter

the installer will start..

you are not a pain... if you need any help post here.. I will assist you

 

[Shane Milward]

You're A Star Tiberius, thank you for all your help!

Thank god for people like u!

Regards,

Shane