Software to password protect files/folders

[coldnorth]

I'm looking for a smiple, effective program to password pretect certain files and folders. Anyone have any ideas?

[gamer4eva]

I need something like this too.....double the demand calls for double the speed of results. :lol:

[coldnorth]

I had something once called "Crypt LocK" (I think). It worked fine but would only password protect the individual files and not the entire folder and not sure if there is a download anymore and a WinXP version. I would prefer something that would lock the entire folder but would settle for that if it's all there is.

[coldnorth]

I'm a little surprised that no one has any suggestion.

[Yoga]

Truecrypt

[inkmaker23]

Try 'Lock my Folder' (Demonoid has torrent). One of the few programs
that even protect in safe mode.

[Vargas]

http://axcrypt.sourceforge.net/

[erRor67]

TrueCrypt: http://www.truecrypt.org
Its free, open source and has no spyware/adware/virus shit.

[coldnorth]

Thanks everyone, I'll give them a try.

[coldnorth]

TrueCrypt: http://www.truecrypt.org
Its free, open source and has no spyware/adware/virus shit.

This program really sounds interesting, and I was wondering if you have ever tried this software? Is it reliable? I only want to encrypt certain files and folders but do want to make sure I do not loose the date in the encryption process. Nor do I want to encrypt other files and folders or inadvertently render them useless.

This sure sounds like a useful program if it does all it claims but also sounds a little complex. Would I be better off with a simpler program?

[djlove]

im going 2 try dat software

[Yoga]

With truecrypt you create encrypted volume of desired size, which when mounted functions like a logical partition. Just drag and drop your files into the volume.

[coldnorth]

With truecrypt you create encrypted volume of desired size, which when mounted functions like a logical partition. Just drag and drop your files into the volume.

Any trouble removing truecrypt and restoring the computer should I decide to for whatever reason? Any other problems or issues that anyone has noticed? What about encrypting photos?

[coldnorth]

im going 2 try dat software

Let me know how this works out if you would. Thanks

[FreeDoom]

Thanks a lot!
I have "some persons" that sometimes like to play with my pc and i don't want them to mess around in my things :frusty:

[coldnorth]

Same here Free, just not sure which program I want to try.

[cherio]

There's also Universal Shield
http://www.everstrike.com/shield.htm.
It can lock, hide, and encrypt files or folders. It does everything I need to secure my files.

[dlpswds]

I have in on a usb drive. it is reliable. don't quote me on this, but I am pretty sure you can create a hidden volume. With the hidden volume you would store all the files and folders you want with in it. Then you would have to go into the program and mount it in order to view the files.

as for the complex part. it is more complex I think. who are you trying to hide stuff from friends/family? if so, the more effort you put into hidding the files, the better chance that they won't even have an idea about how to get to them.

[100%]

HideFoldersXP

[CMC1314]

to password protect files why dont you just use winzip....

[goljan]

webroot have privacy protection program , i saw it in a freinds PC and its great