07-18-2003, 12:29 AM | #1 (permalink) |
Addict
|
Is it possible to password protect a hard drive in xp?
I got a new computer and I slapped in the hard drive from my old emachine. Now I have been using it for porn and I dont want others in it any ideas? I looked through administrative options but I will admit I am not used to xp. Thanks for any and all replies.
|
07-18-2003, 02:47 PM | #3 (permalink) | |
Upright
Location: Arizona
|
Quote:
does anyone know if there is a way to hide/unhide hidden files with a keyboard shortcut? |
|
07-18-2003, 07:17 PM | #4 (permalink) |
Addict
Location: Dodging the ice pick
|
You might want to look into converting the drive to NTFS. This has added security benefits you maybe looking for. On the downside, you will no longer be able to access the drive if you put it into a Win98 computer. Read up on it completely first otherwise you might do something you wish you hadn't.
__________________
COYW |
07-18-2003, 09:09 PM | #5 (permalink) |
Upright
Location: 49th parallel
|
depends how computer literate ppl in your home/how often they use the computer/what they use the computer for.
if its just for net/documents then create another user profile and dont let them have access to the 'nature' drive. or what i do cuz my family is not really computer literate is hide the entire folder. and when i want to access it i just type the location in the address bar. ie h:\warez. |
07-19-2003, 06:34 PM | #9 (permalink) | |
Upright
Location: 49th parallel
|
Quote:
yes h:\warez will show up. but if your typing in address bar of IE i dont think ppl will click on it. just hope. *fingers crossed* so if you do go this route make sure you name the folder something that only YOU would be interested in. other than that go with what others have said. or like i said make user accounts |
|
07-20-2003, 12:32 AM | #11 (permalink) |
lost and found
Location: Berkeley
|
You can keep anyone but you from accessing the hard drive with DriveCrypt. These are the guys the military use.
http://www.securstar.com/
__________________
"The idea that money doesn't buy you happiness is a lie put about by the rich, to stop the poor from killing them." -- Michael Caine |
Tags |
drive, hard, password, protect |
|
|