win xp, password protecting files

[sentofuno]

a friend of mine has a .wav file she'd like to protect, atm she only knows how to hide the file, which is good enough but if someone unhides the file it'll be there for all to see.

is there a way to password protect a .wav? i've found likely looking options in win2000 pro but they aren't there in xp (prolly cuz my OS is designed for multiple users on a network, where different access rules may apply for individuals)

we'd be really grateful if someone could help.

[query]

If it's XP Pro, yes, you can password protect the file.  If it's Home, you can't  -- at least not without a third-party utliity.

[sentofuno]

i would doubt she has xp pro. could you suggest a 3rd party program for her?

[query]

Norton Utilities includes one - so too does PowerDesk (part of System Suite).

If you're looking for a free one, PGP is one option

http://web.mit.edu/network/pgp.html

There are many others - try www.download.com

[siLverlining]

Hi everyone,

Thanks mark for starting this thread for me! But yes I do have windows xp Pro....how would I got around password protecting my .wav file?

[sentofuno]

you have xp pro?

well, i'm sure someone can show you how to do it then, i usually get my questions answered within 24 hours here :D

[query]

Encrypting files under XP Pro

http://www.compulink.co.uk/~davedorn/computing/windows/xpencrypt1.htm

[sentofuno]

i usually get my questions answered within 24 hours here :D

or.. you know.. nine minutes is good too *speechless*

thanks query!