Is there a 'free' folder locking program out there?

Question

or better yet a 'free' folder incription program???

Answer 1

Adding password to a compressed file or folder.
Right click on the file or folder, choose send to compressed file.
Double click on the compressed file to open.
On the menu bar click on File and then "Add a Password"
Delete original uncompressed file or folder.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306531

TrueCrypt (free)
http://www.download.com/TrueCrypt/3000-2092_4-10628214.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://sourceforge.net/projects/truecrypt
On-the-fly encryption software which can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mount it as a real disk. It can also encrypt a hard disk partition or storage device, such as USB FLASH DRIVE. Moreover, TrueCrypt supports plausible deniability.

TrueCrypt provides two levels of plausible deniability, in case an adversary forces you to reveal the password: a hidden volume (steganography- more information may be found here); no TrueCrypt volume can be identified (volumes cannot be distinguished from random data). TrueCrypt uses encryption algorithms AES-256, Blowfish (448-bit key), CAST5, Serpent, Triple DES, and Twofish. It is based on Encryption for the Masses (E4M) 2.02a, conceived in 1997.


AxCrypt 1.6.3 (free: donation optional)
http://www.filehippo.com/download_axcrypt/
http://www.axantum.com/AxCrypt/
AxCrypt File Encryption Software - Free Personal Privacy and Security for Windows 98/ME/NT/2K/XP with AES-128 File Encryption, Compression and transparent Decrypt and Open in the original application.

Since AxCrypt works on a file-by-file basis, you can safely and easily send encrypted files to other users via e-mail or any other means, you can even make self-decrypting files so the recipient does not need AxCrypt installed to decrypt.


Password protect Microsoft Office files
Open file. On the Tools menu, click Options, and click the Security tab. Choose password options listed.

Demo of how to password protect Microsoft Office files
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA012001751033.aspx

How do I password protect my files and folders in Windows?
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000705.htm

How to make files and folders private in Windows XP so that only you have access to them
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930987

Windows Tips: Password-Protect Your Sensitive Files and Folders
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,110663-page,1/article.html

Keep Your Data More Secure
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/data/default.mspx

Encrypt files or folders
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/encryptdata.mspx

Answer 2

There are several. If you want to just password protect a folder, try Microsoft Private Folder (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Microsoft_Private_Folder/1152200243/1). It is a program developed by Microsoft and is free; however, Microsoft does not provide any technical support. It is very simple to use. It will create a password protected folder in My Documents. You get to choose the password.

If you want to create an encrypted folder, you can try the free TrueCrypt (http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/TrueCrypt/1102840595/1) or Cryptainer (http://www.cypherix.com/cryptainerle/). TrueCrypt provides the best encryption and has many more features than the other 2 programs. It is a bit difficult to learn to use but you can read the tutorial at:

"Geek to Live: Encrypt your data" -- written by Gina Trapani, lifehacker.com (http://lifehacker.com/software/top/geek-to-live--encrypt-your-data-178005.php)

Answer 3

hi adult men, there are quite a few procedures to fasten folder utilising separate software.yet i'm utilising effortless thanks to fasten particular document,it truly is basic,you want to obtain lockdr.exe document from internet and reproduction that exe document into you'r folder ,then double click on the exe document and set a password,then lock,now you'r information are danger-free,particular difficulty is that's likewise hiding length of a folder that you locked,no you'll locate it both searching or sorting,attempt it..allow's take care of you'r information....

Answer 4

How about this?
Right click on the folder, goto properties, security. Add yourself with Full control permission, and remove all others.