How can i pasword protect a file on my computer?

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How can i pasword protect a file on my computer?

Answer 1

The below steps for encrypting the files on Windows XP professional applies to users who are using a computer that has different accounts. If you're using a single account for all users who use the computer you will need to see the below other security solutions section.

Select the folder you wish to encrypt.

Right-click the folder and click Properties.

Click the Advanced button.

Check "Encrypt contents to secure data" option.

Click Apply and then Ok.

Encrypt contents to secure data is grayed out

This will be grayed out if you're using the home edition of Microsoft Windows XP. See the below steps for securing the contents of your folders in Windows XP home.

Show "Encrypt" on the context menu

The newest version of TweakUI also enables you to show the Encrypt option in the context menu. To do this, follow the below steps.

Open TweakUI. If you do not have TweakUI you can find additional details about getting and installing TweakUI in document CH000141.

In the TweakUI window, select Explorer

In the right side of the window under Settings, locate "Show 'Encrypt' on context menu" and check the box. This option should be below "Prefix 'shortcut to' on new shortcuts" and above "Show 'View workgroup computers' in NetPlaces".

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Answer 2

Use winrar to compress/encrypt the files.

There is an option that allows you to input a password for it, quite ez!