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jgpaiva:
Farmsteader: that's true, ntfs does support encryptation, but it's not out-of-the box. You have to configure it (somehow, i don't know how to do it). I own an external disk, formated in NTFS and i've used it in 2 computers without it prompting me for any password.
Also, there are other solutions like truecrypt.

mattsmith321:
The HD I'll get will be NTFS-formatted already, I just need a guide regarding how I'd enable password protection. With pictures if possible :D
-brotherS (January 20, 2007, 07:27 AM)
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Good question. I'm actually almost in the same boat and was wondering the same thing the other day. I'd forgotten about being able to do it with NTFS. While I don't have specific details, you can get started by right-clicking on your drive letter in File Explorer. Select Properties. There should be a tab called Security. On that tab, you would make the necessary changes to the users listed to control who has access to it. Again, I'm not sure the exact configuration but this should get you pointed in the right direction.

CodeTRUCKER:
Farmsteader: that's true, ntfs does support encryptation, but it's not out-of-the box. You have to configure it (somehow, i don't know how to do it). I own an external disk, formated in NTFS and i've used it in 2 computers without it prompting me for any password.
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-jgpaiva (January 20, 2007, 07:30 AM)
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Thanks!  At least now I know I have had a good day... I learned something. :)

CodeTRUCKER:
This is a very good place to expose one's ignorance.  One is always corrected gently and without condescension.  Great stuff! :Thmbsup:

brotherS:
Farmsteader: that's true, ntfs does support encryptation, but it's not out-of-the box. You have to configure it (somehow, i don't know how to do it). I own an external disk, formated in NTFS and i've used it in 2 computers without it prompting me for any password.
Also, there are other solutions like TrueCrypt.
-jgpaiva (January 20, 2007, 07:30 AM)
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Wow, thanks, that looks good!

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/TrueCrypt/1102840595/1:

4.6 out of 5.0
OS Support: Windows 2000/2003/XP
Reviews sound like "Simply the best. Easy to use, open source.. Highly recommended."

nevf blogged about it: http://blog.surfulater.com/2005/06/09/securing-information

http://www.truecrypt.org/docs/tutorial.php

I need to read that more carefully tomorrow, when I have more time. Any TrueCrypt users here?

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