Xatrix Security

[Quaon]

I have the ability to password protect word documents, but was wondering if anyone out there has heard of a way to password protect whole windows folders. I want to make a standard folder, then be able to put any kind of document in there (just like you can with any folder) but I want to make it so you have to enter a password before it is possible to view the contents of said folder.

I am running a Vista desktop, and cant find anything on the net about a feature currently on my machine that allows me to do this. If worse comes to worse, I can get a third party program involved, but I would rather not have to go through the hassle. Any advice would be helpful.

[G-Brain]

Password protection is lame, use something similar to dm-crypt for Linux like http://www.truecrypt.org and use a passphrase to encrypt your stuff.

[jd2kuk]

Why not just use windows built in file encryption to encrypt your files; it's not the most secure way, but it's damn simple, providing your using xp

...just don't forget your password

[Quaon]

Why not just use windows built in file encryption to encrypt your files; it's not the most secure way, but it's damn simple, providing your using xp

...just don't forget your password

I said I was using Vista

[jd2kuk]

Ahh my bad, though if you're using vista then you should definitely be able to do it

[Quaon]

No need anymore, I just got a U3 smart tech attache' flash drive. It has software that allows me to do everything I've wanted to do with security.

[G-Brain]

Care to tell us what?

[Quaon]

Care to tell us what?

Not in present company...

[G-Brain]

Yeah, I bet the feds are watching your every move 24/7. Must be a real pain. Come on dude, you're not a wanted fugitive, what could possibly be on that USB stick that can't be said in here?

[Quaon]

Just because I am choosing to not tell you what my purpose for the USB software was, does not mean that I am suspicious of FBI observation. I simply don't want to say.