Is it possible to password protect a folder?

[XTRA]

This may be a newbie question and I pretty much am one but I was wondering if you could password protect a folder on your computer. My os is windows 98. Thanks for the help in advance.

[avdven]

This was discussed very recently. Search through the archives to find it. Basically, it comes down to this, since you're running Windows 98, you'll need a third-party tool to password protect a folder.

Aj

[mrZxC]

XTRA

I remmeber using an application to do that, 'cause I am not sure that Windows 98 can offer you this type of protection.

Here are two:

1) Hide Folders (http://www.fspro.net/)
2) Lock & Protect (http://www.sanegroup.com/)

Statisfied?

[XTRA]

Just wanting to say thanks for the replys.

[ffive]

Hi,
There are a lot of freeware around that u could try at http://www.webattack.com. I had the same requirement as u had and had downloaded MAXCRYPT at this link http://www.webattack.com/freeware/security/fwencrypt.shtml ; I tried it and it really does the job. Just be careful not to loose yr password. Good Luck
ffive

[mmelby]

PGP also has some options to encrypt. There is a freeware version available.

Check out www.pgpi.org or just do a search on PGP

[m!thr!l]

You might also try GNU Privacy Guard at http://www.gnupg.org . It is a free, open source application similar to PGP.

Cheers,
m!thr!l

[Noia]

hmmm, any of these work on XP?

[Bug_Master]

i use folder guard pro and it's very usefull and easy to use.

Hope this help
Bug_

[Suberme]

Im would consider this folder protection, but it does keep your files safe, its a little tool called scramdisk, you can get it here: www.samsimpson.com

[digitalgadfly]

I would have to say that you should go with the PGP freeware, it is an encryption program that works great. I have been using it for almost 2 years and have had no problems.

As for Noia, I know that PGP FW works on XP Professional and 2000 just fine.

Hope this assists you in making a decision on how to passwd protect your computer.