Passwords on folders

[kingnerd]

Is it possible to be able to put passwords on folders

 

[heyman421]

not that i know of, you could zip your files, and password protect the archive, tho

 

[kingnerd]

ok thanks and how do i do that...

 

[Darman]

right click. I do that with my assignments on the chool network. The only problem in that is that you need nothing special to just delete it.

 

[kingnerd]

thanks

 

[macnoob]

there are layered versions of linux arent there?

 

[Kabu]

1. First your hard drive has to be formatted using "NTFS". Unless you have dual boot with another operating system on it...

2. Right click on the folder you want to make private.

3. Choose "Properties" and go to the "Sharing" tab and check "Make this folder private".

4. Click "Apply".

NOTE: If you do not have a password on your account, a box will pop up and ask you if you would like to assign one...You must click yes or the folder will not be private. Here is how to set up a password...

1. Type in the password and then confirm it.

2. Click the "Create Password" button and then close the window.

3. Click "OK".

Now no one else can access that folder....

Edit: To add to the above info...if you are dealing with a zip file please do the following...

1. Double click on the zipp folder.

2. In the top menu select "File".

3. Click "Add a Password".

4. Type your password into the password box and then confirm it.

Thats all folks....

 

[alexandergre]

you can also install some program to lock your folders:
1:http://www.folder-password-expert.com/ this is not free.
2:http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/ works also with Windows vista

you can also hide your folders. can you do that?