How do I password protect a folder in Windows Vista without having multiple user accounts?
There are no multiple user accounts on our computer, when it boots up it is just to a shared desktop, and I don't wish to creat multiple user accounts, I don't really see a point. Also, I don't want to download and/or purchase any special software for it. Is there any way to do this without doing those things?
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Answer 1 :
Go to the folder you want to password protect from Computer-> C drive etc etc. Then right click on the folder name and somewhere there, it should give you either security options and allow you to encrypt/decrypt the folder. You can select the encrypt option and it'll guide you though a bunch of things to help you set up a password for encrypted folders. Once its set up, go back to the folder and right click on the name once more to encrypt it. It'll ask for the password once more and then password protect all of the files within the folder. Then, if you want to access it, you'll have to use the password that you set it all up with. If you don't have that option available and want to protect say word/excel files, click on the 'Save As' button and then click on tools in the box. Then click on general options and you should be able to set a password to encrypt those files. Feel free to drop me a message if you have any other questions =)
Answer 2 :
Get the folder lock software to password protect your files and folders http://www.techvts.com/security/folder-lock-download-to-password-protect-files/
Answer 3 :
You can DIY a Windows password reset CD. There is an Windows password unlocker.ISO image file integrated in the windows password unlocker. Burn the .ISO file onto a blank CD with your favorite burners or use the freely burner included in windows password unlocker. With the newly created windows password reset CD, you can reset windows admin password with our erasing anything else
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