Re: Password Protection
- From: "Frank88" <Frank88@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2006 21:51:01 -0800
All that is fine, but only when not logged in, whether as given user, or
possibly even as admin, though I'm not certain about the latter. I notice
that logged in as admin allows me to view anything of any user's, but perhaps
rights can somehow be granted only to a specific user, excluding admin--seems
doubtful. I have to look into that. Otherwise, if I remain logged in--to my
own computer--then all files (not otherwise password protected) are visible
to anyone who sits down here. So long as I'm careful to log out, none of it
matters, but should I be interrupted suddenly, before logging out, then all
is visible to anyone who happens by. I'm simply suggesting that MS offer a
means via WK2 or XP, or any other Windows platform, to password protect any
folder one one user likes, such that the folder is ONLY available when that
folder is OPEN, and not otherwise. I'm simply suggesting an added security
measure. Certainly, there's nothing more "cumbersome" about my idea than
scrolling through lists assigning different rights to different users, even
if that did solve the problem, which it doesn't, because it doesn't address a
scenario such as the one I've just described. Thanks for your input.
Frank
"Bruce Chambers" wrote:
> Frank88 wrote:
> > Does anyone know a way to password-protect an entire folder in Explorer, as
> > opposed to single files in Word or other programs? I'd suggest that if there
> > is no way, there should be a way, and I'd hope MS might consider programming
> > in the ability. But maybe there is way, if anyone knows. Thanks,
> >
> > (Running XP Pro here.)
> >
>
>
> Like Win2K, WinXP's file security paradigm doesn't rely on, or
> allow, the cumbersome method of password protection for individual
> applications, files, or folders. Instead, it uses the superior method
> of explicitly assigning file/folder permissions to individual users
> and/or groups.
>
> HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783
>
> HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418
>
> HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
> Folders
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419
>
> HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399
>
> Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired
> files/folders.
>
> Best Practices for Encrypting File System
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316
>
> As a crude work-around, you can place the file in a compressed
> folder, and set a password to uncompress the folder to view/access its
> contents. Also, some applications allow the user to password-protect
> their specific data files. Read the specific application's Help files
> for further information on this capability.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
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