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djweiser
10-04-2006, 04:58 PM
I'm using winrar but can't see a straight forward option anywhere.

Anyone shed any light?
backlash
10-04-2006, 07:23 PM
open archive > commands > add files to archive > hit cancel > advance tab > set password.
djweiser
10-04-2006, 07:44 PM
I've done that, chosen a password clicked ok. then get a message "no files where selected to be added".

I've also tryed adding a file and then choosing a password.

.rar's still opening without a password
backlash
10-04-2006, 09:15 PM
have u tried file > set default password?
david02
10-05-2006, 01:43 AM
yup , he did that and I tried it also but it seems you have to add files or something or repack it and crunch it back together. Maybe a free file encryption proggy can make the job easier.
manofstyle
10-06-2006, 11:03 PM
Why not just extract files, then make a new rar with password?
lightshow
10-09-2006, 01:03 AM
Why not just extract files, then make a new rar with password?


That's what I'd do. It seems you may come across some unexpected errors if you do it post raring (maybe it will not like it since it was put togehter in a non native away)