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Password Protect Files and Folders Securely

AMG762
AMG762 Posts: 478 Forumite
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Hi,

Is there any way to password protect files and folders on my laptop?

Im currently using windows vista

Whats the best way (or program) for doing this? Must be secure

Thanks for any help

Comments

  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 13,219 Forumite
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    You could use truecrypt http://www.truecrypt.org/ (free)
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  • leemoss
    leemoss Posts: 143 Forumite
    As said you'll struggle to find anything free which is more secure than Truecrypt. You don't password protect/files and folders as such with truecrypt. They are stored in a password protected well encrypted container, alternatively you can encrypt a full drive including the OS.
  • AMG762
    AMG762 Posts: 478 Forumite
    Thanks for your replys.

    Will try Truecrypt :o
  • wazza
    wazza Posts: 2,595 Forumite
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    AMG762 wrote: »
    Thanks for your replys.

    Will try Truecrypt :o

    did you have any sucess with this software? Was it easy to use?
    Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems :( Well at least i learn something on the way :D
  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 13,219 Forumite
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    wazza wrote: »
    did you have any sucess with this software? Was it easy to use?
    Yes that's why I recommended it :D Sorry couldn't resist
    4.8kWp 12x400W Longhi 9.6 kWh battery Giv-hy 5.0 Inverter, WSW facing Essex . Aint no sunshine ☀️ Octopus gas fixed dec 24 @ 5.74 tracker again+ Octopus Intelligent Flux leccy
  • wazza
    wazza Posts: 2,595 Forumite
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    debitcardmayhem wrote: »
    Yes that's why I recommended it :D Sorry couldn't resist

    got your msg :D
    Problem with having access to internet is that i get asked by many to solve their problems :( Well at least i learn something on the way :D
  • carlpayne
    carlpayne Posts: 55 Forumite
    Right Click the Folder and select properties. Go to Advanced and select make this folder as private. This is the easiest method to protect any file.
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