What is the best way to protect a Folder on my Hard Drive ?

[dan99t]

I need strong protection of few folders in different partions on my hard drive.

Also I want quick access to those folders without going thru time consuming methods for opening them when needed.

How should I go about it ?

I don't mind buying a software if needed.

Thanks

 

[Pinhedd]

http://www.truecrypt.org/

all you need

 

[Rockdpm]

Get a Anti Virus Program. I am sure this thread is about to get overloading with people arguing over which is better.. I personally use Trend Micro. Some Anti virus programs are better than others with different protection levels. You may always want to try using a external drive. External drives can be prone to spyware and other virus content but the way i see it. You plug it up, access your files when you need to and you unplug it. Trend micro will scan your external drives as well. I have seen it done with the version i have

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.howtogeek.com/105633/how-to-create-a-password-protected-folder-without-any-extra-software/

 

[leaderWON]

truecrypt +1

 

[Pinhedd]

http://www.howtogeek.com/105633/how-to-create-a-password-protected-folder-without-any-extra-software/

The OP mentioned strong protection. While that trick might work against your average soccermom it won't work on anyone who knows what they're doing

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/

Soccer mom and DAD proof,i have it!!!!!!!

 

[Pinhedd]

http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/

Soccer mom and DAD proof,i have it!!!!!!!

pfft. Truecrypt is free

 

[dan99t]

pfft. Truecrypt is free

So why would anyone pay for Folder Lock ?

 

[Pinhedd]

So why would anyone pay for Folder Lock ?

I wouldn't know as I haven't used it but it's probably easier to use. Truecrypt is very feature rich and is clearly suited towards advanced users who know what they're doing.

 

[dan99t]

I wouldn't know as I haven't used it but it's probably easier to use. Truecrypt is very feature rich and is clearly suited towards advanced users who know what they're doing.

I always enjoy your posts & opinions.

You have helped me in past.

Thank You.

 

[Pinhedd]

I always enjoy your posts & opinions.

You have helped me in past.

Thank You.

Thanks And you're welcome.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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[Dark Lord of Tech]

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