How do I password protect my documents?

This might sound like a pretty silly question, but I’m in a bit of a rush and could use some quick advice. 😳
Basically, is there actually a way to protect specific files or folders... 😬

You can definitely secure a folder using Folder Lock.

When you're working with Office documents, just head over to the Save As tool and look under the Security tab.

And then there’s Folder Lock, Hide Folders, and Folder Guard...

Casey Fowler3 said:alright, look, this is probably a total rookie move on my part but I need an answer like, yesterday. 😳
basically, is there actually a way to Encrypt specific files or just entire folders? 😬

And I know exactly what kind of stuff you're hiding in those folders!!!😍 😛

Keith Palmer11 said:Oh, I know exactly what you're up to!!!😍 😛

😂

Casey Fowler3 said:Alright, this might sound like a total rookie question, but I need an answer ASAP. 😳
Basically, is there actually a way to lock down specific files or folders? 😬

Sure you can, but I tried doing that once and ended up completely screwing everything up.

1. Head over to www.rarlab.com/ to grab the installer and get it set up on your machine.
2. Once you've got it, just right-click the folder you’re looking to lock down and select "Add to archive..."
3. Switch over to the General tab and make sure you change the Compression method to Store 4. Advanced.
4. Then, head into the Advanced tab and click on "Set Password."
5. You really want to make sure you check the box that says Encrypt file names.
6. Hit ok.
7. Hit ok again.
8. Just please, for the love of everything, don't lose that password, and remember to delete the original folder you just "locked" in step two.

Honestly, there isn't a reliable way to crack these passwords yet—at least not one worth my time—so any other software claiming otherwise is just bloatware you don't need.👍

Timothy Brown8 said:1. Go to www.rarlab.com/ -> download & install
2. Right-click the folder you want to lock—> Add to archive...
3. Under the General tab, set Compression method to "Store"
4. In the Advanced tab, select Set Password
5. Check the box for Encrypt file names
6. Click OK
7. Click OK again
8. Don't forget your password—and make sure to delete the original folder you "locked" in step 2

There isn't an efficient way to crack a password yet—so any other software is just unnecessary noise👍

I agree—strong encryption is the gold standard. I couldn't break a 4-digit code, let alone an 8-digit one; you'd be looking at two years of work there😬

Look at this:

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/U.../Cryptext.html

So, I put together this little script of mine for encrypting text, just a small project CryMeARiver

Keith Palmer11 said:And I know exactly what you're up to!!!😍 😛

Oh yeah, I know exactly what's going on with you too!😍 😍 😍

I'm down with PGP too.