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| Thread ID: 115045 | 2010-12-30 02:16:00 | Protect Folder | B.M. (505) | Press F1 |
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| 1165622 | 2010-12-30 07:33:00 | I must say I’m enjoying the thinking on this one. But to address the recent posts. Snorkbox: I’m the wrong person to ask whether Terry’s system could be easily broken via the bat file. I was still reading DOS for Dummies 10 years after it was written. :eek: So I’ll leave it to you to tell me. ;) TEG: I’m with you, and I see you are a “Master of Deception”. The “Smart Ones” usually overlook the obvious. ;) Pino: I think you probably have the most secure and complete answer, but, frankly if somebody gave me a thumb drive with a partition on it and asked me to restore it I’d head for the liquor cabinet. :lol: Smurf: That looks interesting. but as I read it, it only holds passwords whereas Terry’s system can protect a folder with say a photo in it. I may be wrong here because I haven’t thoroughly investigated. :blush: But at the end of the day, wouldn’t you think Microsoft, or indeed Linux, would build a “Safe” into their OS so everybody could just use the computer, but “Folders” could be set up by individuals with passwords and encryption for personal stuff. Yes I know they have different logons, but what if you only want to hide just sensitive stuff like passwords or spreadsheets or documents or pictures etc.? |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 1165623 | 2010-12-30 17:38:00 | If they did build a "safe" then there would be 1001 developers who would try to crack the safe. A bit unfortunate but thats the way people are If you have win7 ultimate you could get a flash drive and use bitlocker or truecrypt, could even get two for back up... useless info. Just remembered pino all ready said that :p |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1165624 | 2010-12-30 19:30:00 | I print mine wrap them in foil and store them at the back of the freezer along with all the other foil wrapped packages that contain frozen pastry | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1165625 | 2010-12-30 20:08:00 | For passwords, I use PasswordSafe. Can't see any virtue in inventing circuitous schemes when dedicated progs are available. But, now you have broadened the scope to photos etc. I use TreePad for storing all sorts of stuff. It has an encryption capability as well, if desired. |
linw (53) | ||
| 1165626 | 2010-12-30 23:22:00 | Shame you are not using mac, you can encrypt your entire home folder. | nedkelly (9059) | ||
| 1165627 | 2010-12-31 02:52:00 | You might like to check these out, I use both of them find them good,both free. lastpass.com/ http: | GMQ (16134) | ||
| 1165628 | 2010-12-31 22:26:00 | Well, just for the records, having looked at all the suggestions I went with Terry’s simply because it hides a folder which can contain an XL Spreadsheet with information like “secret questions” as well as scanned photos like Drivers License, Passport etc. Whilst I’m sure it can be found and broken into, I doubt any common thief would be bothered or have the ability. So thanks again guys for all your suggestions. :thumbs: |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 1165629 | 2011-01-01 02:27:00 | B.M., this could work for you (if you use win 7) right click folder or file, look next to attributes there is an "advanced" button press that, then check the box that says "encypt to secure data" Enjoy!! so simple :p EDIT, might not work actually. sorry :p |
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