Vista - password protecting files and folders

**tnuts** · 07-15-2008

i can't seem to figure out how to password protect anything on my computer. is there a way to set up files or folders so that u have to type in a password to access content?

07-16-2008

tnuts wrote:

Quote:

> i can't seem to figure out how to password protect anything on my
> computer. is there a way to set up files or folders so that u have to
> type in a password to access content?
>
>

Not sure if you can do it natively in Windows. Probably need a 3rd party
software.

However, why not set the Security settings to restrict access?

--

Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services

07-16-2008

tnuts wrote:

Quote:

>
> i can't seem to figure out how to password protect anything on my
> computer. is there a way to set up files or folders so that u have to
> type in a password to access content?
>
>

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:

Vista Identity Management and Access Control - TechNet
http://tinyurl.com/6fncvr

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".

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

07-16-2008

You can password protect files that you create with Open Office.
http://www.openoffice.org/

tnuts wrote:

Quote:

> i can't seem to figure out how to password protect anything on my
> computer. is there a way to set up files or folders so that u have to
> type in a password to access content?
>
>

07-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
tnuts vista home premium 32 bit 6 posts	password protecting files and folders i can't seem to figure out how to password protect anything on my computer. is there a way to set up files or folders so that u have to type in a password to access content?
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07-16-2008	#2 (permalink)
Hank Arnold (MVP) n/a posts	Re: password protecting files and folders tnuts wrote: Quote: > i can't seem to figure out how to password protect anything on my > computer. is there a way to set up files or folders so that u have to > type in a password to access content? > > Not sure if you can do it natively in Windows. Probably need a 3rd party software. However, why not set the Security settings to restrict access? -- Regards, Hank Arnold Microsoft MVP Windows Server - Directory Services
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07-16-2008	#3 (permalink)
Malke n/a posts	Re: password protecting files and folders tnuts wrote: Quote: > > i can't seem to figure out how to password protect anything on my > computer. is there a way to set up files or folders so that u have to > type in a password to access content? > > 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: Vista Identity Management and Access Control - TechNet http://tinyurl.com/6fncvr 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". Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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07-16-2008	#4 (permalink)
Bob n/a posts	Re: password protecting files and folders You can password protect files that you create with Open Office. http://www.openoffice.org/ tnuts wrote: Quote: > i can't seem to figure out how to password protect anything on my > computer. is there a way to set up files or folders so that u have to > type in a password to access content? > >
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