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folder guard (protecting files in the safe mode)

Nov 27, 2004 3:24AM PST

Hi
I use folder guard 7.1 to protect my folders and files from other's access,but my problem is taht this program has a feature that can protect files even in safe mode and i do'nt know how i can use this feature.
Please help me to find the way.

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Re: folder guard (protecting files in the KNOPPIX mode)
Nov 27, 2004 3:32AM PST

Even if one can fix the safe mode issue, then I boot a KNOPPIX or even a XP/DOS disk and sidestep this again.

In fact, you best learn how to do this if trouble occurs with folder guard and you want your files back...

Bob

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Re: folder guard (protecting files in the KNOPPIX mode)
Nov 27, 2004 7:01AM PST

Thank you Bob for your response,but my purpose is that restrict others from access my personal files.
I can boot up my computer in another way in emergency like you but people around me could'nt do that but it maybe they can boot my computer up in safe mode and access to all my files.

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Then use NTFS.
Nov 27, 2004 7:16AM PST

Windows NT, 2000 Pro, XP (Home and Pro) can give you the feature you seek, even in Safe Mode.

There is no cure for the DOS Windows crowd. Except one...

Put those files on a USB 2.0 hard disk and whammo, it vanishes when in Safe Mode.

Bob

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Useless Moderator
Jan 3, 2005 9:37PM PST

Bob, you're absolutely a horrible helper. She asked for assistance on a certain topic, not another way around.

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Bob is
Jan 4, 2005 1:04AM PST

blunt, and like a Rhino in a China shop, (sometimes).

But he is rarely incorrect.

Take away his raw edges and rough exterior, and he is really a kind, considerate, fun-loving chap.

And he eats children too. Happy

Mark

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Thank you.
Jan 4, 2005 10:47AM PST

May your drive A: eat your diskettes.

The software in question has a serious flaw as they noted. Why would me suggesting to use the native NTFS permissions be "useless"?

If you have a better suggestion, please supply it. Anyone can flame me, but I'll still offer them help.

Bob

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Uzhas...
Jan 17, 2005 11:19PM PST

Hotshot's problem is that he's using the latest folderguard program and he's unable to enable one of the options that came along with the program. The option which he's refering to is the ability to lock private folders through Window's normal boot-up and safe-mode bootup. In general, when the program is firsted installed, and the user have selected the folder(s) to protect from prying eyes, no one can access that protected folder. However, if someone was able to run windows in safe-mode on the same machine, they are capable to access it because folderguard does not protect files in safe-mode unless the correct option is enabled for both normal boot-up and safe-mode. Understand? So his question is, how can he enable that option?

"I can boot up my computer in another way in emergency like you but people around me could'nt do that but it maybe they can boot my computer up in safe mode and access to all my files."

You have two options in terms of answering his question.

1. You'd actually tell him the truth and the correct way to enable the security or
2. Tell him to ask for assitance at www.winability.com

Again...here's the problem:

"I use folder guard 7.1 to protect my folders and files from other's access,but my problem is taht this program has a feature that can protect files even in safe mode and i do'nt know how i can use this feature.
Please help me to find the way."

And if you have no clue as to what's going, I advise you to either try the trial version or buy one and you'll see.

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Think about it.
Jan 18, 2005 12:00AM PST

I supplied a native method. And the member is in a bad mood. I'll help with the native method but my view is that I don't go beyond that since the author/company of this product should provide support.

You'll see me note native or free methods first.

In closing, I've found such to cause data loss. Not that everyone didn't tell the owners to backup. I will not help people lose data.

Bob

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I have the same problem...
Apr 1, 2005 5:30PM PST

I need to protect windows (98se & XP) in safe mode but there is no info on the web.

...Bob the question is clear, data loss is our problem, the boot option can be restricted with the bios configuration, this one restricted with a bios setup pasword and the bios memory (remove battery) with a padlock.

- If any one knows about this procedure mail me:
meillonchazaro@hotmail.com

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XP has ways. And well documented.
Apr 2, 2005 1:35AM PST

NTFS with its ownership and permissions works in Safe Mode.

Windows 98 has NO PROTECTION since it was based on DOS. My answer is the same as Microsoft. It's the wrong OS for such an endeavor.

Bob