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can i lock a folder with photos on computer so no one can access it?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    What are are you operating on? I'm going to assume Windows, in which case you can create a new compressed (zipped) folder, to which you can apply a password if you so desire.

    File > New > Compressed folder

    Double click the folder, File > Add Password > Type in your password and confirm it.

    Those were XP directions, but they're not much different in Vista (XP was all I had near me at the moment).

    You cannot protect a compressed folder without a password.

    Your password is not recoverable if you lose it.

  • 1 decade ago

    Power Folder Protector can lock any folder as you like. It can password protect your folder. Without password, nobody can get access to it.

    http://www.imonitorsoft.com/power-folder-protector...

  • 1 decade ago

    Folder Password Expert is a software that does just that for you

    Sorry but i don't know any location to get it for free , altough you can try thepiratebay.org

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    firstly its risky 2 have such photoes which you don want others to see

    best is to store them in encripted or password protected format inexternal hard disk drive or DVD and keep it in lock and key

  • 1 decade ago

    right-click folder and select encrypt --- not exactly sure the steps.

  • 1 decade ago

    haha youw ant to hide your porn ok try this http://www.folder-password-expert.com/folder-secur...

  • 1 decade ago

    Trying to hide porn? lol

  • 1 decade ago

    you need third party software.

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