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Post by dietspam16 on Apr 22, 2007 14:02:20 GMT -5
Hey, I used to know how to do this on older computers, but does anyone know how to password protect certain folders or files on windows?
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Post by Random on Apr 22, 2007 15:41:21 GMT -5
I don't think you can directly password protect them but you can hide them and require people to be on a certain account of the computer's before they can un-hide them and view them
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Post by Monolith on Apr 22, 2007 16:17:27 GMT -5
I think you need to zip them to add a password. Right click and the option should be there, assuming you have the appropriate app.
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Post by Arachis on Apr 22, 2007 18:49:49 GMT -5
zipping would work. There is another way though. You might want to make a backup of the files though in case you forget the password. You do have XP home right? If you do, make sure that your file is located in your directory, IE /documentsandsettings/alexralston. Then right click on the folder or file, click properties, go to advanced, check "Encrypt contents to secure data" and then apply. That should do the trick.
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Post by Archagon on Apr 22, 2007 19:14:11 GMT -5
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Post by dietspam16 on Apr 23, 2007 8:32:07 GMT -5
Very helpful you two, thank you! I'll check it out tonight after my final to see if it works for me. Cheers.
New question: "Rhumb: noun: a curve on the surface of a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle. It is the path taken by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a constant compass direction." Double check for curiosity, is this a convoluted way of saying at straight line around a sphere?
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Post by Little Miss Odd on Apr 27, 2007 11:18:18 GMT -5
That's more of a 'constant' helix on a sphere. A 'straight line' on a sphere is any great circle, ie a circle that is the exact length of the diameter, crossing two points located on opposite poles. yay modern geometry!
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