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Locking files and folders on PC
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Also try this. http://bestfreewareblog.com/2006/12/14/free-hide-folder-12/. Not tried it myself, but sounds good. It actually hides your folders/files, so others don't even know that they are there.0
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Try Truecrypt, that will encrypt your files and it's free.
https://www.truecrypt.org
I've not used it but I've heard it'spretty goodIt's my problem, it's my problem
If I feel the need to hide
And it's my problem if I have no friends
And feel I want to die0 -
BillScarab wrote:Try Truecrypt, that will encrypt your files and it's free.
https://www.truecrypt.org
I've not used it but I've heard it'spretty good
I use for all my financial and other important files that I don't want anyone to get access to. Highly recommended.0 -
meher wrote:Alright I've downloaded and pretty much what I was looking for.
But I dragged the file to the Lockfolder - it says the file/folder is locked but I could still open it without unlocking - where am I going wrong
Pass?"Unhappiness is not knowing what we want, and killing ourselves to get it."Post Count: 4,111 Thanked 3,111 Times in 1,111 Posts (Actual figures as they once were))Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.0 -
truecrypt is by far the best and easiest - winzip/winrar etc is easily cracked0
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Another TrueCrypt fan here
. You can also use it on a USB flash/pen drive - click here & see under Q: How can I use TrueCrypt on a USB flash drive? G
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AxCrypt is another good one...0
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