How can you lock folders with a password in Vista?

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How can i password lock my folders on a vista?

sometimes certain people need to use my laptop, like my sister for example. my sister is a major snoop. when i was on vacation, i found that she was looking through my phone. i have come to my room to find a file left open on my computer that i hadnt used in months and had no reason to be open. i even had to write my diary in code, and i open it one day and she was trying to decode it and had written down a couple of decoded words and then erased them but i could still see them. (she's 19. like...

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Easy file locker. Is a free software which does that - locks files with password; gives, takes rights...

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Securing Documents and Folders in Windows Vista?

I have a HP Laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium on it. My parents and sister are also using it, and my parents didn't want me to make a seperate user account for them, so they have been using mine. I am worried and don't want them snooping into my...

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With Vista the only way you can do it is with a 3rd party software. If you do decide to go with a 3rd...

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Password lock files/folders and delete originals.?

Sup I'm turning my computer in at service and I want to password protect my folders and files so they can't reach them. Last time I did it and I removed the original files it didn't let me get to my files probably because the original files were deleted...

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Why can't you just password protect the originals?

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Password protect folders on vista?

Anybody know how to protect folders on windows vista with a password? I don't mean like when logging in to different users and such. I mean like zip file with password protection. When I try to open a folder, it will ask me to type in a password and...

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you may use folder locker software for protect

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How to put a password lock on iphone folders?

So, I'm not looking to hide photos, videos and notes and all that. I actually want to put a lock on a few apps I have (Like my banking and other personal apps). So I was wondering, is it possible to lock a folder? (The ones you make by dragging one app...

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There's an app for that!

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How do you lock OR password folders on WINDOWS 7?

HELP ! how do you either put a password on folders (music, pictures, documents etc) or lock them somhow on windows 7? answers appriciated!!

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Create a passworded user account. Then, your documents will be locked from other users.

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How do i set password to lock the folders?

how do i set a password on my computer to lock the folders

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On your PC click on Start then Control panel then User accounts and click on your name then click on...

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PASSWORD PROTECTING FOLDERS program? (vista)?

Is there a program or a secret to locking folders with a password? A normal folder. You double click it, and it asks for a password. Is there a FREE program that I can use? ...show more

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Use one of these great utilities: BDV DataHider is shareware application which will hide any amount...

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Can i use avg to password lock folders ?

i gust installed avg the free version and i was wondering does it have an Application to put password for folders i want if not is there a safe folder locking program that i can trust and use ??

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You cant do it with AVG, but you can with Truecrypt freeware. http://www.truecrypt.org/

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How can I make my folders password protected on Vista?

Instead of making my folders "hidden" I'd like to create a password for them.Can I do that?

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Cryptext - Freeware: Install this freeware, right-click on any file, and encrypt it using a 160-bit...

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