Folder Password Software...???

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Hey and plz one soft ware to password protect the folders ; I tried Folder Guard but it was too dificult.

((( Something where you just put password does something like that exists one of my class mate said its not possible !!
Is it true

here u go..

*www.folder-password-expert.com/ (this aint a freeware)

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try this.. i suppose all em here are not freeware too..

*www.everstrike.com/

well these proggies as such are of no use

u can easily access the folders from other OS

i suggest use a winRAR or winZIP for this and lock the archive

else make a hiddenpartition and store ur files there if its too important

Even the Cd's have become so cheap tht u dun have to put a stone on ur heart to burn a cd for 1 mb ...lol ofco in multisession

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hi,
If u have only 1 OS u can try pc security software it too simply to handle. U can download it from any software site.
If u have more than 1 OS then i agrees with SOURABH

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PC Security by Tropical Software is one of the best. You can get the demo version here.

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I totally agree with saurabh
I feeel that these password softwares are a bit risky to use as I had a very bad experience with them.

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Folder guard 7.0 is a good pass util.
it has emergency recovery util to recover master pass incase u lose the master pass. it resets the mp so tht we can set a new mp again.
@neha : Shareware.pm me for more neha

those softwares are useless they can be unlocked and the password however strong can be removed.

Best is the Winzip or winrar method of locking but that too is not extremely strong .

Why dont you use a software where you can lock the files instead of the folder.

I know of a software but i cant remember it presently.

Will edit my post as soon as i remember it but that works on WIN98 or ME only not on XP .

Anyway i shall give you the name soon .

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@godswoman : No shit ... can be done to this software.
i have tried runtime cracking and anti-debugging code is added.
i cant remove it even in memory.no files/folders visible in dos. Only empty folder displayed if u dont give password and use shortcut. The folder cant be retreived until the pass is supplied. suppose u forget it u can use emergency util.

BTW , Pls talk abt the things u know. Dont try to post spam , and if u know file/folder protection or some kid level protection reveal it here..and passwordz lol !! u make me laugh at you :lol:

guys the ultimate solution is winRAR or ZIp archive with a password containing more than 6 characters including numbers and alphabets

it wod take ages for someone to open it without the rite password

@h4xbox : y dun u help us in the same way as u did to neha , even we are mortals help us..!! God will help u twice

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Try Magic Folder..

Small and Excellent Tool..

ya true..
magic folder is good....

but if u have 2 OSs then u cant use it in second OS..
bcs it asks to not hiding those folders which r encrypted in other OS...

so safe is that..use WINRAR (best zipper..) & use password..

although i m using magic folders bcs i have only 1 OS & hiding some "DATA"...

regards

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well If u are looking for a freeware,then try fake folder easy and simple to use than folder guard!!!!!!

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Ya most people are correct here, this software are no good. But u can use some encryption software to encrypt your files ( this will not work with folders i guess ). and that way a hackers whole life span will be lost, but he/she cannot break the encryption if it is a strong encryption algorithum.

WinXP has its own encryption methods, try them (works with files only). Or get some freeware from the net.

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Have you tried Gatekeeper?. Its very easy to use and has a very simple interface. Try it out. There is another gatekeeper which is a proxy server or something so look out for gatekeeper folder guardian. here is the link
*www.securityfocus.com/data/tools/gtkpr10.zip

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i use folder lock but magic folder is also good

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I guess the best way to lock folders is to deny access (if u use Win 2000/XP) to the intended user.

It doesn't open from the other Windows versions as well !

SAFE, isn't it ?

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Also can be done in linux . no third party software like my suggestion of folder guard needed. i use win98 so i recommend folderguard

Try Folder LockIt

Folder LockIt allows you to password protect and easily prevent access to your important and personal and folders. It applies "true" Windows system level security to make your folders completely invisible, totally inaccessible or allowing read-only access. You can also explicitly specify which programs are still able to access the protected items such as virus scanners or disk drive utilities. A protected folder and its contents will be stopped from being renamed, modified, deleted, copied, moved, accessed or even be visible on the system. Wherever at home, work or any other environment where you share your computer system with others, you can secure your files and folders from prying eyes, malicious programs, deadly viruses, trojans, hackers, crackers, phreakers, unwanted access and accidental damage. It is a must have tool for anyone looking to secure their system with ease but in confidence and trust.

Download

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I still say Gatekeeper or Folder Lock is the best bet. It has a simple interface and no hassles

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Thankyou Boyz :))

This site is the best I always get help from you Guyz; even for my stupidest query. Thanks a million all you boyz

Neha

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h4xbox said:
Folder guard 7.0 is a good pass util.
it has emergency recovery util to recover master pass incase u lose the master pass. it resets the mp so tht we can set a new mp again.
@neha : Shareware.pm me for more neha

I just cracked(reverse engineered) Folder Guard to accept any password........... Nothing is safe...................
Encryption of your data with WinRAR with a long enough password that cant be brute forced (trying multiple passwords manually or with the help of some programs) easily............ But if you forget the password, it is very difficult(almost impossible if the password is long enough) to get the data back
If you have multiple users using your computer and if they are really naughty, make sure that you don't have a keylogger installed in your system........................................

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Again...

i have answered this some time back....

u can do it without any software at all....

check Here

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Try Hide Folders or Hide Folder XP from *www.fspro.net/hf/ or Hide Folder from *www.hide-folder.com/

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Well, the best would seem locking your files into archives using WinRAR or preferably WinZip (128 AES or above)
I agree with @Sourabh...

EDIT: Link updated

Something I made ages ago
link updated: get it from Folder Protector

Works on simple folder renaming, worksin Win9x, 2K, XP

You will need VB runtimes. If u don't have get it from here

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aadipa said:
Something I made ages ago
Folder Protector

Works on simple folder renaming, worksin Win9x, 2K, XP

You will need VB runtimes. If u don't have get it from here

Zip file is corrupted. Please check it.

navjotjsingh said:
aadipa said:

Something I made ages ago
Folder Protector

Works on simple folder renaming, worksin Win9x, 2K, XP

You will need VB runtimes. If u don't have get it from here

Click to expand...

Zip file is corrupted. Please check it.

Thanks... I was thinking that files kept on web server will not get currupt, it was there for more than 12 months and was working.

btw link updated: get it from here

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hiding the files

Hi Neha
It depends on what stuff u want to hide.
If its some word/mails/excel type of files then its better you open a gmail account and upload all important files to it. It can hold up to 1 GB. Disadvantage is you have to login to inernet every time u wish to access these files.
Keeping the important data in the hard disk is risky because of the crashes and if u use password protect programmes the folders may get unaccessible after the crashes.
As many pointed out you can access these password protected folders by connecting the hard disk to other systems or by logging in with an other OS than the "programme" installed.