JEMCARTY2K Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 Hey is there any way I can put passwords on particular folders in my computer help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 31, 2002 Share Posted January 31, 2002 not native to winXP. Best way is to use ntfs file permissions, and only allow certain users access to the folders. amounts to the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Elі Subscriber² Posted February 1, 2002 Subscriber² Share Posted February 1, 2002 There are LOTs of programs out there that will allow you to restrict access to certain files or folders I use 'Easy File & Folder Protector from : http://www.softstack.com/fileprotpro.html Very nice software, still needs some improvements but I think its one of the best ones on these regards. There's also another good program called Almost the same its EasyFP and you can get it from: http://www.easyfp.com I hope this helps. Ely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cub-x Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 Yep, and Novell Netware had this functionality out-of-the-box since ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 Ely, unless you only have one user account, (and there is no real reason to restrict yourself like this), then ntfs diretory permissions are a perfectly feasible solution! I cant see why people both with this extra apps, all you need to do is remove 'everyone' , 'authenticated users' (and 'administrators' if u wanna be thorough), and add yourself to the acl. Simple, and 100% effective.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Elі Subscriber² Posted February 1, 2002 Subscriber² Share Posted February 1, 2002 NTFS file permissions are good when you are trying to hide stuff from other users on the computer , however when you want to keep your data away from the view of others when you must leave the computer for a few minutes on the office then file permissions wont help, Im talking about one user computer and making sure nobody can read your stuff when the puter is on and you are away. Sure you can put a password protected screen saver , but what about hackers sniffing around your stuff when you are connected to the net? the programs I suggested will keep them also away from getting into folders that contains important data. This topic is for the rest of us who are really paranoid so all others keep away!!! :) Ely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockcreek Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 Originally posted by Ely NTFS file permissions are good when you are trying to hide stuff from other users on the computer , however when you want to keep your data away from the view of others when you must leave the computer for a few minutes on the office then file permissions wont help, Im talking about one user computer and making sure nobody can read your stuff when the puter is on and you are away. Ely Then set up a password protected screen saver and run it when you leave your desk. Or just logout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Elі Subscriber² Posted February 1, 2002 Subscriber² Share Posted February 1, 2002 read my edited post above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 'hackers' as you call them, which i still maintain is an overused term, will not be able to browse your directories if you've not bound file + print sharing to your internet adapter, which is an incredably well known security principle. Also, if they have gained access to your machine, there is a huge chance a privillage escallation has occured, probably due to the service they exploited. Which means they will have administrative access, which means they can bypass (virtually) any protection you put on a directory. When you walk away from your machine, at work, you should dam well lock it. If your company doesnt insist on this behavouir, then they need a security policy review. These apps are for the ultra-paranoid, and people with slack security practices. Like yourself I presume! //edit: Need spelling lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Elі Subscriber² Posted February 2, 2002 Subscriber² Share Posted February 2, 2002 Jon you totally forget about users on Windows 95/98/Me who do NOT have all the NTFS fancy features we get on Win2000/XP, These applets are REALLY useful for these kind of users, and still despite all you've said , In my personal experience I found these utilities very useful, then again that's just my opinion and personal experience. Remember not everyone works with their computers in the same way and not everyone has the same kind of security risks. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Which forum is this? Windows NT4/2000/XP What was the thread called? 'Security Xp Check It Out ' QED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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