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Comment from chakri on 2009-10-12

2009-10-13T04:26:44Z

hi...i deleted my file container created in truecrypt........wht shud i do now

Start over?

13-Oct-2009

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Comment from Ben on 2009-09-12

2009-09-12T21:02:09Z

Do you have any solution for adding a password to access the internet or to open a folder? It's a shared computer at work that I want to prevent free access to the internet without restricting access to sites once enabled. Also something similar for a folder that any file could go into and only be opened by password. I only know of password protecting a Word document.
Thank you

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Comment from Zvonko on 2009-06-23

2009-06-23T18:24:20Z

The Folder Shield is an ideal way to accomplish this feat. You simply do not see the folder until you request it with a password. Unfortunately the Vista version is not out yet.

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Comment from RK on 2009-04-23

2009-04-23T20:36:12Z

You may also use WinRar to zip the folder and encrypt using password.

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Comment from Santu on 2009-04-20

2009-04-20T08:51:51Z

I have two queries

1) If i uninstall truecrypt then will anyone will be able to access the folder.

2) Can i encrypt the folder and store in my portable Hard disc or Flash drive etc.

N.B- If i want to view encrypted folder in a new machine i have to install the s/w in that machine

1) No. Your encrypted containers remain encrypted. Without Truecrypt installed even you will not be able to access them. 2) Absolutely, I do this all the time. NB) Check out the truecrypt documentation, they have a way to install on a portable drive.

- Leo
21-Apr-2009

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Comment from Ant on 2009-04-05

2009-04-06T00:15:41Z

Leo, Is what Johns saying above about lost HD Space correct with regard to Truecrypt?

It's unclear exactly what his point is.

If you delete a TrueCrypt container, that space is returned to the filesystem.

If you delete files within the container, that space is returned to the available space within the container.

- Leo
06-Apr-2009

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Comment from Georges on 2009-03-05

2009-03-05T18:51:25Z

Yes in fact winsesame is the best soft for password protect folers. It works on external drives usb flash drives or network. The folders can be send by email attachment. This soft can be downloaded from the site http://www.winsesame.com
There is a free version for folders less than 1Mb which is enough for everyday use.

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Comment from Will on 2009-02-22

2009-02-22T08:52:50Z

John
If you delete a TrueCrypt container file once it is dismounted then you do not lose that space on the host filing system. Even a container file sits within the filing system and Windows treats it like any other file whether it's encrypted or not. So deleting it is no different to deleting any other file.
Will

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Comment from Pradier on 2009-02-13

2009-02-13T21:17:22Z

it seems that the protocol used by winsesame is beter than truecrypt and a professional version has a function to protect against deleting the folders protected by the program a sort of UAC protection for this sort of documents. this program has also diskweeper and memoryweeper functions. good for paranoia.

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Comment from john neeting on 2009-01-21

2009-01-21T14:38:15Z

Truecrypt is indeed the most secure container as Leo said. It uses military grade blowfish 256 [ 128 ] des encryption to format an area on the hard disk. It uses next to nothing in resources, is totally transparent and mounts/unmount's in a flash. The only fly in the ointment is if you decide you no longer need the 'container' wiping it off the HD will only render that portion the container used - unreadable since it now has no regular format. Effectively, it is lost HD space unless you reformat that section with a utility and then either give it a drive letter or use something like partician magic to reclaim that bit of HD.
I have been using TC for yonks to store my invention circuits and even if I decide to wipe it out [ the files NOT the container ] the space is still there to use even if it doesen't HAVE to be encrypted. It would just mean I have to mount this drive with TC to use it for anything else. Since TC can be used on ANY drive [ rewritable DVD or stick drive ] and you think there will come a time when you don't need a TC file - make the container on a 4-8 -16GB stick drive and just plug it in to a USB slot. This makes the files ultra safe as the stick can be removed and stored elsewhere in case the PC does a flame out and trashes the hard drive totally [ happen to me once ].

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Comment from HydraH on 2009-01-19

2009-01-19T12:46:06Z

All this is good, True Crypt does give security. But the True Crypt file itself is vulnerable: if the file is in the My Documents folder, say data.tc, anyone can see its there and delete it, and with that, all the data is also lost, isn't it? So is there any way to prevent a person who has physical access to the system to be unable to see or delete a particular file (except for formatting, where everything is lost)?
Thanks.

Not really. If someone has physical access all bets are off. This is why the single file is also very hand: it's extremely easy to back up, and should be backed up regularly.

- Leo
19-Jan-2009

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Comment from John on 2008-11-27

2008-11-27T17:36:53Z

Hello All! MyFolder is a free program to password-protect and hide your folders. You can download it here http://virtual-protect.com/myfolder.aspx

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Comment from Robert ...ski on 2008-11-23

2008-11-24T02:07:13Z

Leo, how can I uninstall TruCrypt? After installing this software I realized that it is not what I was looking for. I deleted it from my comupter (or so I thought) and performed a system restore function, but I am still missing 100 GB from my C drive, which I allocated for this function. I would like to have that space back in the C drive. Please advise on how I can get it there. Thank you - Robert

My guess is that you created a TrueCrypt container after you installed TrueCrypt. Simply track that down and delete it.

- Leo
24-Nov-2008

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Comment from Peter on 2008-11-14

2008-11-14T14:39:07Z

ye winsesame is good but it's a pity that the free version is so limited. maybe ask to the publisher if he can make an effort...

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Comment from Roland Sanchez on 2008-11-11

2008-11-11T22:52:16Z

better use winsesame. you can download winsesame at http://www.aragonsoft.com/en/winsesame/

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Comment from John Gerald on 2008-10-09

2008-10-09T09:52:49Z

Hi,

I dont know what really happened to one of my personal folders in my computer in the office. All my private stuffs are there. All of a sudden it was unaccessable. I can't open nor delete it. What I know is that only the Administrators can do that.

I have certain files there, that is very confidential. Im thinking of making a new folder, and then putting there the unaccessable folder and put up a password or do i have any options to keep it from being accessed.

Could I use the TrueCrypt?

I hope you could help me, as soon as possible.

Thank you very much.

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Comment from Ronald Rodrigues on 2008-09-06

2008-09-07T06:38:29Z

Guys, try this link. It has help on how you can protect your folders without a third party software...

http://technocrawl.wordpress.com/2008/08/25/lock-your-folder-without-using-3rd-party-softwares/

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Comment from Essam on 2008-07-29

2008-07-29T13:15:58Z

just remember that the restrictions are not applicable on a FAT drivers but on NTFS drivers

thx for this great site.

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Comment from Leo on 2008-06-24

2008-06-25T00:52:25Z

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Depends on the server type, but that's typically done with
simple account-level security. Set the permissions so that
only the account running the web form can read or write to
the file.

Alternately, if the data is highly sensitive, you could
encrypt it witgh public key encryption, making sure that the
decryption key is not kept anywhere on the server.

Leo

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Comment from Gary Gordon on 2008-06-24

2008-06-24T12:54:05Z

My situation is just a tad different and I was hoping you might have a recommendation for me.

I have some online web forms that collect data from users that will out the forms. The information is then stored in a particular folder on a web server. I need the web forms to be able to write to the folder .. so the data can be saved, but I don't want anyone (that either doesn't have the appropriate permissions or a password) to look into the folder. So it needs to be able to write to the folder from my web forms, but it needs to prevent anyone that doesn't have permission to even look into the folder.

Any thoughts on the best way to handle this?

Thanks,
Gary

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Comment from Leo on 2008-05-14

2008-05-15T01:06:53Z

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That's the article you just posted this comment on.

Leo

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Comment from Viktor on 2008-04-21

2008-04-21T17:57:56Z

In my opinion it is the best program - easy in management and powerful, at that it also free-of-charge, the easy interface:
http://depositfiles.com/files/4888204

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Comment from non-techy on 2008-03-11

2008-03-11T13:36:10Z

I think using windows features to paasword protect a file(s) is ok, but there is always work arounds on stuff created by microsoft. I agree with Leo that a third party SW is the best security you can get. Hopefully it not packaged with a trojan/worm. :)

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Comment from William Sambora on 2008-01-05

2008-01-06T01:34:34Z

I use Privacy Monkey ( www.privacymonkey.com), it does the trick.

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-10-14

2007-10-14T23:45:31Z

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Look into what's called "Traveller Mode" for Truecrypt.

There's no way to do what you want natively in Windows and have it be able to
travel from machine to machine.

Leo

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Comment from Kiskis on 2007-10-12

2007-10-13T01:01:33Z

I have a USB drive, pen drive, whatever you call it. I need to password protect a folder, insert all kinds of data into that folder, so all my data is password protected through the main folder. And I will need to use those files on a bunch of PC's, so no 3rd party SW can be used. Can anyone tell me how I can accomplish this?

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Comment from Richard on 2007-04-12

2007-04-13T06:26:42Z

I recommend to just hide your files and folders using Universal Shield or Lock Folder XP:
http://www.everstrike.com/

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Comment from pappysmurf on 2007-03-24

2007-03-25T02:42:59Z

Of course you can password protect a folder and without 3rd party software. It's not as easy as it should be but then it's not that hard either. Right click on the folder you want to password protect and click "send to" and then "Compressed (zipped) folder". Pick where you want the file to be. I generally choose the folder the original folder is in such as desktop. Once the compressed file is made, right click on it and click "explore". In the window that opens, click "File" and then "Add a Password". Follow the prompts and then delete the original folder. You will only be able to access the zipped folder with a password. It would be nice to be able to do this without having to compress the folder but therein lies the constant room for improvement that drives us all through the digital world.

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Comment from Nicole on 2006-12-06

2006-12-06T10:22:42Z

Microsoft has removed My Private Folder. The application is no longer available. See the article in PCMag "Microsoft Kills Off 'My Private Folder' App" > http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1989425,00.asp
However, you still can use third-party apps like Folder Password Expert > http://www.folder-password-expert.com

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Comment from Dimuka on 2006-11-24

2006-11-25T04:19:32Z

Hello! Well I must remember who is interested that Mic$ has "MY PRIVATE FOLDER" that just work as directory password-protected.
Regards. Vic > http://pwp.netcabo.pt/vicvalle/

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