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siouxdax:
Hello all:
I've been searching all over the site, but couldn't find what I'm looking for, which is an app that password protects a file and/or folder on my hard drive. I just need a simple app that won't open a file and/or folder without a password. Is there such an app?

Many thanks in advance!

Paul Keith:
TrueCrypte is the most popular freeware but it's not exactly secure but most users consider it secure enough.

Here's also a more varied list: http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/01/28/20-great-windows-downloads-for-data-privacy-day-2009/

Note that I haven't tried any of these.

siouxdax:
Paul:
Thanks for the info. I've checked out the links, but I think they're too 'heavy' for my needs. I've read about TrueCrypt causing major problems after installation, so I don't want to chance it with that app. Is there any 'lightweight' apps that may do the trick. I don't necessarily need encryption, but merely a password-protected file/folder.

I hope I don't sound picky or whiny. LOL. I just think those apps are too much for me, if that makes any sense.

Paul Keith:
Nah, they're too heavy for me either and it still scares me to try them. Unfortunately, these are all I know of.

The lightweight ones are often based around a specific file format or something close to that.

tsaint:
Try looking thru the files here:
http://www.snapfiles.com/downloadfind.php?st=password+protect&action=s&search=Find+it&lc=1

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