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encrypted files/password protection

by KRhazy Jul 29, 2005 6:20PM PDT

Is it possible to make a directory so it can only be accessed if you enter a password?

Also is it possible to take Word documents and encrypt them with a password so others can not read them?

I use my computer at school and a bunch of people are always using it(which i have no problems) Though I do have some sensitive and private word documents that I do not want just anyone reading.

Any ideas or tips?
~Thanks.

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secret stuff

by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Jul 29, 2005 10:27PM PDT

1. You need to create your own account on that machine and another for the "bunch of people" who are always using it. your screen saver should require a password to unlock it. Require them to log onto the machine as "limited users" and then they don't get to see your stuff.
Alternatively, you could put your stuff in the File Vault which is basically a directory that requires a password to open it. Be careful here though. Forget this password and even SJ will not be able to get your stuff.
2. Yes, this is a function of Word and details of how to do it can be found in the Word help files
3. See answer #1

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