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| Thread ID: 30341 | 2003-02-16 21:49:00 | Secure information on shared PC | tvg70 (2047) | Press F1 |
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| 121802 | 2003-02-16 21:49:00 | I share my computer with several others and wish to store information in a folder so that I can access only. This computer is a stand alone and is using ME windows. I have looked in the help files of my system but seems it can only be done on a networked system (I may be wrong about this.) Also a friend wants to know if this can be done on a Windows 98 also. Your help and information on this will be appreciated. Thanks to anyone who responds. Regards |
tvg70 (2047) | ||
| 121803 | 2003-02-16 21:55:00 | For multiple users on the same computer, encrypt the files or folder For all intents and purposes, DOS based MS operating systems do no support file or folder security on a standalone machine. Use a search engine for 'file folder security on Windows 9x and ME' |
Merlin (503) | ||
| 121804 | 2003-02-16 22:04:00 | tvg70 If the data is really private, why not save it to a floppy or CD-RW? |
Scouse (83) | ||
| 121805 | 2003-02-16 22:15:00 | If you want to restrict access to the folder the only way to really do this is to upgrade to Win2k or XP. The Win9x family (Win95, 98, ME) are not designed to be secure, and as such cannot really deny access to the folder or encrypt its contents. If you want real security, the best way is to get an encryption program and password the folder from the encryption utility. Wintertide |
wintertide (1306) | ||
| 121806 | 2003-02-16 22:23:00 | In a previous post ages ago I remember someone saying there was a program to do it in Win98. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 121807 | 2003-02-17 02:09:00 | While Win98 and ME aren't secure there are encryption packages available. Try WebAttack (www.webattack.com) as they have a number of freeware and shareware programs. | Gorela (901) | ||
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