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Ray G
| | Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2002 - 11:44 am: | |
Is there a way to password a folder? I am using win 98, and the help file says to click file then properties then the sharing tab, but I have no sharing tab. I just want to keep a particular folder locked with a password to keep younger daughter out of it. Thanks |
Kevin
| | Posted on Friday, April 12, 2002 - 8:45 am: | |
In Windows 98 there is no security for folders. In Windows 2000 and XP there are security options.
But there are many third party options for 98 many of them free. I used magic folders which had a nag screen but never ran out.
If there is not much in the folder (as lots would take longer) use an encryption program. A quick search on google.com will find you plenty to try. Magic folders didn't encrypt it hid folders which is quicker especially if the folder contents is very large.
There are many hide and encrypt utilities available. Encryption is a more secure method. Magic folders for example only hides in Windows so the files could still be accessed in dos or possibly even a safe boot. |
Kevin
| | Posted on Friday, April 12, 2002 - 8:52 am: | |
Should have mentioned the sharing tab is for a network where two or more computers are hooked together.
In a Network you can then choose which folders you will share with other computers connectected. It would not be enabled unless you had your computer configured to say another one in house. |
John
| | Posted on Saturday, April 13, 2002 - 5:44 am: | |
http://www.dilawri.com/software/sysprotect/
SysProtect is a freeware utility that resides in the Windows 95/98 system tray along the bottom
right of your screen. It gives you the ability to lock down your Windows 9x workstation just as
you could with Windows NT.
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Lock out others from your computor .
FreeCrypt32
http://www.freewarearena.com/security.html
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LockedUp Mini Tools 1.2 Lock files and computer settings with this administrative tool.
FREEWARE WIN95/98/Me
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PROTECT YOUR DATA FROM PRYING-EYES
LockTight FREEWARE Security System for Windows95/98/ME/NT4/Win2000 and XP.
You cannot purchase or sell LockTight - it is FREEWARE.
Create your own scripts or base-key, based on thousands of Engine and Key Combinations to create
unlockable data-files.
There are no nags/timeouts/adverts/limited features or anything other than FULL-ACCESS to ALL
engines and features with no requirement to purchase (although a donation would be nice ;)
Lock any type of Document.
Encrypt/Decrypt any/some/all files within a directory and their sub-directories if required.
Lock Anything.
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http://www.freewarepub.net/File_Utilities2.htm
NoDelete V1.5.4 [UPDATED]
Download this Award-Winning "real" file and Settings Protection Program for Windows95/98. Stop
people/programs accessing control-panel applications
(i.e. Display/Network/Internet/System/Add-Remove Program settings. Stop people/programs from
accessing AutoExec.bat,Autoexec.dos,Config.sys,Win.ini,MSDOS.sys and MORE!
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http://www.pcguardian.com/folders_download/index.html
Encryption Plus® Folders Freeware is a powerful utility that protects the contents of a single
folder on your computer. Encryption Plus® Folders Freeware uses the well-known and documented
Blowfish algorithm and a 64-bit encryption key. Just enter a password and select a folder to
apply secure file encryption to its contents. Each time Windows loads, Encryption Plus® Folders
Freeware prompts you for its password. When the proper password is supplied, it takes up
residence in your system tray and grants access to the contents of the folder. If the program
is shut down or the proper password isn't given, the contents of the folder remain encrypted.
An added feature lets you easily lock and hide your desktop when you step away from your PC.
Windows 95/98/ME and Windows NT/2000 compatible.
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stopIT is your very own Police Force for Windows 95/98/ME/WinNT/Win2k and Windows XP.
Get your head of the clouds and prevent unauthorised access to site(s)/pages from your desktop PC |
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