Is there an easy way (or any way) to lock specific files on a Windows PC?

Answer 1

http://badblue.com/prodpe.htm

http://www.toplang.com/filelock.htm


http://sourceforge.net/projects/truecrypt
If you are using XP = How to password protect the contents of a compressed folder and how To Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP = Files and folders in compressed folders can be protected by using a password. (click here) = http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306531/EN-US
http://www.toplang.com/filelock.htm
http://www.padring.com/soft/Utilities/Security/LockFolder.html
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000705.htm
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,110663,00.asp
Another free one = http://www.cypherix.com/cryptainerle/index.htm = "It allows you to password protect small folders up to 25mb in size. As you install it, it asks you to pick a password ,once installed create a new folder on the desktop and drag it into the box, once in there ,close the program and by theclock you get a small gold triangle, right click that to exit the exit completely.

StealthMode = Enter your password and drag and drop the folder onto the program icon to unlock/lock it. =
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rob.goldfish/securityutilities.htm

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000705.htm

Answer 2

where ever you have your file`s and folder`s that you want to put a pass word on. Right click on an open spot and a box will come up. And when it dose it will say new on it. Put your mose over it and a new box will come up. Left click on compressed (zipped) folder and make a zipped (compressed) folder. Put your folder`s and file`s in the compressed (zipped) folder and open the compressed (zipped) folder and right clicke on some open spot And a box will come up that will say Add a pass word lift click on it. And a box will come up that you can put a pass word in it put in the pass word you want and push ok. And after you put your folder`s and file`s in the compreesed (zipped) folder and put a pass word on it then send the orgenal folder`s and files to the recycle bin and git rid or them by emptying the recycle bin. That is what i do to pass word my file`s and folder`s.

I hope this can help you.

Answer 3

Go to this site http://www.download.com/Folder-Lock/3000-2092_4-10637553.html?tag=lst-0-1 to download a folder locking software.

Answer 4

use windows profiles but this is not so secure. try hiding your files by right-clicking on the folder (or file) and change the attributes to "hidden". to view your files again, go to folder options and toggle (show hidden files or hide hidden files)

Answer 5

use a folder locker: http://www.download.com/Folder-Locker/3000-2092_4-10619169.html?tag=lst-0-2