redrope Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 Hey guys. Is there anyone to password protect a folder so that you cannot get into the folder or to a file in the folder unless you enter a password? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Death Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 Let me guess, the kids found the p0rn? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 haha whatta ya mean kids? haha he was born in '87. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 lol i'm sure everyone can use this feature ;) how do you perform this fuction? don't know its possible in the core of ms os but i bet theres a 3rd party program available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted January 29, 2002 Author Share Posted January 29, 2002 yea its more like keeping the parents from the porn. but does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sojumk Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 Get this program called Folder.Guard.Professional.v5.3 BUt you'll prob have to pay for it. Unless you got source!! (Not me...Ahem!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted January 29, 2002 Author Share Posted January 29, 2002 that works great thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcalibur Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 hmm... how does this have anything to do with customizing windows xp? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted January 29, 2002 Author Share Posted January 29, 2002 yea, it customizes windows xps folders.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 ok i just got Folder.Guard.Professional.v5.3 and registered it now please tell me how the hell I password protect a folder...I tried to do a test but it didn't prompt me and I was still allowed through the folder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Death Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 If you guys don't mind forking up some money, there's this thing called UareU Personal from http://www.digitalpersona.com which uses your fingerprint for such things. You can encrypt/decrypt at the touch of a finger. You can also use it to replace your passwords and such at the login screen and at whatever site you visit where a login is needed. I was fortunate enough to get one for free at the recent CES in Las Vegas. I find it very handy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCISSORSS Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 try this !! Passwording a Folder In XP Go to start/run, and type "control folders", click the View Tab and uncheck the checkbox for "Use simple file sharing" Rightclick any folder, and look on the "Sharing" tab for the settings you prefer. Regulate who has access to specific folders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 Nope doesnt work look theres Free, v.simple 3rd party apps out two of them they have hotkeys and everything password hidden etc all of it and they are free and v.simple to use there called HiddenFolders and PasswordFolders I think there made by the same person/ppl actually just search for apps like that. Or Format your HDD, and convert your HDD to NTFS NTFS lets you password protect folders etc, in windows withoput 3rd party apps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickedkitten Veteran Posted January 29, 2002 Veteran Share Posted January 29, 2002 if your disk system is ntfs just password protect your login account then make a folder under YOUR "my documents" folder then right click it and go to properties, then under the sharing tab click the make this folder private option. that way unless people know your password they cant access that dir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjmUK Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 Originally posted by SCISSORSS try this !! Passwording a Folder In XP Go to start/run, and type "control folders", click the View Tab and uncheck the checkbox for "Use simple file sharing" Rightclick any folder, and look on the "Sharing" tab for the settings you prefer. Regulate who has access to specific folders. Hell yeah - It worked man, I've been looking for such an option similar to Win2K. How on earth did you find this..? Thanks again :rambo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCISSORSS Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 i have find it by Accident !!! isn't great ?! Have fun ! :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSD Buajam! Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 mmmm, i can't protect my folders! the mark section is not active.. why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Mark Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 It works for me perfect. All you do is make sure it is protected on startup and make you it activate when you close the program. and if you still can't avtivate it run FGKey in the (X:Program FilesWinAbilityFolder Guard NT) if thats where you have it installed. but the FGKey.exe enables and disables the protection. Just make sure you set your master pass by going to "File ---> Passwords" when your in the program. P.S Try reading the help file once in a while, They are very HELPful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted January 29, 2002 Author Share Posted January 29, 2002 Originally posted by SCISSORSS try this !! Passwording a Folder In XP Go to start/run, and type "control folders", click the View Tab and uncheck the checkbox for "Use simple file sharing" Rightclick any folder, and look on the "Sharing" tab for the settings you prefer. Regulate who has access to specific folders. yea there was no use simple file sharing button there, so i dont know what you are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjmUK Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 Redrope: - Type in "control folders" in Start/Run (without the quotes). - Go to the "View" tab. - At the very bottom of the scrolling box, you will see the option "Use simple file sharing" and simply uncheck it. Hope this helps - it worked 1st time with me :rambo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurting101 Posted January 30, 2002 Share Posted January 30, 2002 Note: Simple file sharing is only with XP Professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrope Posted January 30, 2002 Author Share Posted January 30, 2002 yea i was gonna say. i only have home xp. any other way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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