How can you lock folders with a password in Vista?

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?
Answer:

Cryptext - Freeware: Install this freeware, right-click on any file, and encrypt it using a 160-bit key http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/downloads/index.cfm?categoryid=1505&itemId=7941 Easycrypto - Freeware Try this very simple and easy to use state-of-the-art encryption utility. Even for novice users this is the easiest and most reliable way to secure your data with strong encryption. http://www.handybits.com/easycrypto.htm More info: http://tinyurl.com/3rsxlq

Raven at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

You can do it by using software to lock any folders you want. This page has all of the protection software for folders. Download only the freeware software you want. http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Search/folder_lock.html

Sumer

right click then choose new then choose compressed (zipped) folder then move all your folders to it then go in it and find a blank space right click and choose add a password thats how to do it

Otto Cewe

opanin here, let me teach u scretet. i have folder on computer filled with immages of questinal value. nothing illegal!! but wifgey cannot see so i rename. example: "lesbianprisongirls" can be renamed 2 "weddingpoctures". i hope i help u hide your porn as well bye

opanin kesie akwaaba bonsie

Only Windows Vista Business and Ultimate editions allow you to do that. If you have a Home version, you cannot. Sorry.

whatever_noone

Somebody is cheating on their spouse and doesn't want them to find out..........

jim w

you will have to get software for that but search it there are free one out there

jrfirefighterrhfd

Related Q & A:

How can I change my yahoo password?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
How can I recover my folders from original Yahoo Mail?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
How can i change hot-mail password?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
How can I recover lost Folders?Best solution by Answerbag.com
How can I change my runescape password?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers

Just Added Q & A:

How many active mobile subscribers are there in China?Best solution by Quora
How to find the right vacation?Best solution by bookit.com
How To Make Your Own Primer?Best solution by thekrazycouponlady.com
How do you get the domain & range?Best solution by ChaCha
How do you open pop up blockers?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

Got an issue and looking for advice?
Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.
Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.