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Computer Help Desk => Software Help => Topic started by: sentofuno on November 24, 2003, 20:21 hrs

Title: win xp, password protecting files
Post by: sentofuno on November 24, 2003, 20:21 hrs
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.
Title: Re:win xp, password protecting files
Post by: query on November 24, 2003, 20:30 hrs
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.
Title: Re:win xp, password protecting files
Post by: sentofuno on November 24, 2003, 20:36 hrs
i would doubt she has xp pro. could you suggest a 3rd party program for her?
Title: Re:win xp, password protecting files
Post by: query on November 24, 2003, 21:00 hrs
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
Title: Re:win xp, password protecting files
Post by: siLverlining on November 24, 2003, 21:25 hrs
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?
Title: Re:win xp, password protecting files
Post by: sentofuno on November 25, 2003, 19:18 hrs
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
Title: Re:win xp, password protecting files
Post by: query on November 25, 2003, 19:27 hrs
Encrypting files under XP Pro

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

Title: Re:win xp, password protecting files
Post by: sentofuno on November 25, 2003, 19:35 hrs
Quote from: sentofuno on November 25, 2003, 19:18 hrs
i usually get my questions answered within 24 hours here :D

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

thanks query!