Hi richjr,
Ahhh... the nosy son problem! :) I've provided links and
information to various software programs. Some are freeware, and most
all of the paid software offers a free trial download (try before you
buy).
Windows Tips: Password-Protect Your Sensitive Files and Folders
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,110663,00.asp
"Until recently, the only way to password-protect individual files or
folders in Windows 98 and Me was to buy additional software."
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"Keep folder contents a secret: A password-protected folder's file
names are visible even though the files themselves are inaccessible
without the password. To hide them, compress a folder inside another
compressed folder and password-protect the topmost folder (see FIGURE
3). Other users can open the top compressed folder, but not the
subfolder holding the files.
Protect files on Windows 98 and on OSs using the FAT file system: If
you use Windows 98 or Windows 2000 with FAT rather than NTFS, you can
use the free AxCrypt encryption program to protect your files. Browse
to AxCrypt - AES-128 File Encryption, Compression to download a copy."
http://axcrypt.sourceforge.net/
AxCrypt File Encryption - Personal Privacy and Security Freeware for
Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2K/XP with AES-128 File Encryption, Compression
and transparent Decrypt and Open in the original application.
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Protect Folder 98 download for free - 30 days
http://www.everstrike.com/protect-folder-98.htm
Features
Protect Folder 98 allows you to protect files and folders.
Password protection for files and folders.
Unlimited number of objects to be protected.
Access restrictions and hiding your data from the users that have
access to your computer, from local network users as well as Internet
users.
You can lock your Windows desktop, so that users cannot delete, add or
modify the shortcuts, icons, etc. on your desktop.
Password-protected start of Protect Folder 98.
High-level protection.
High performance rates.
No one, but yourself will be able to access the locked files and folders.
Protect Folder 98 does not change the file structure of the data, does
not move the protected data, and does not change the Windows system
files. You cannot lose you files.
Support of FAT, FAT32, NTFS.
Version: 2.0
Release date: May 30, 2003
OS: Windows ME, Windows 98
File Size: 408 Kb
License: free to try
http://www.everstrike.com/download.htm Scroll to Protect Folder 98
$19.95
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Lock Ness - Free Download
http://www.pcworlddownload.com/system-utilities/encryption-utilities/Lock-Ness-Plus.htm
Lock Ness is security software to password protect and lock folders
against unwanted access. Lock Ness will both secure your folders
against accidental deletion and prevent other users from copying them.
The folder can be locked or unlocked simply by...
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Why do I need to "register" the free download?
Free downloads are provided by software companies for you to try a
product before you purchase. These products will have limiting
features, such as limited days of free use, allowing you to evaluate
the software prior to purchasing it.
These are marketing techniques that are widely used with software
companies that utilize the web for distribution, and provide you as a
consumer an advantage. This allows you to know exactly what you are
buying when you register, or buy, the registered version of the
program.
$35.95
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SoftStack.com - Easy File & Folder Protector
http://www.softstack.com/fileprotpro.html
Major Features:
Protect files and folders
Protect files
Protect Folders
Disable Internet access
Password-protect any program
Protect files and programs by time
Hide folders
"Easy File & Folder Protector protect files and folders situated on
local media of Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP with Easy File & Folder
Protector at Windows kernel level. Your can deny access to certain
files and folders, or to hide them securely from viewing and
searching. Easy File & Folder Protector has an easy-to-use user
interface allowing you to allocate access to your files and folders
between your users according to predefined timetables. Each PC user
can have his own list of allowed and disallowed files and folders
within certain time periods. The program does not modify your media:
in protecting your files, it just uses a high-reliability VXD driver
working at Windows kernel level. This guarantees that Easy File &
Folder Protector will never lose your data, as may happen if you use
other file- and folder-protecting software. The program uses unique
technology, which allows you to protect system files and folders such
as the Windows System, Registry and Swap files. The program's
interface is very easy to use. On-line help is available."
$34.00
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Password Protect
http://www.password-protect-software.com/ -
Link to Us & Get Password Protect Free of Charge
If you have a website, you can get the full version of Password
Protect in exchange for a permanent link to our site.
Download the free 30-day trial version (760 KB).
Prevent confidential information from ending up in the wrong hands!
Password..."
$39.95
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Folder Shield 1.3 hide confidential folders
http://www.snapfiles.com/features/foldershield-803-406512.php
"Folder Shield can be used to hide any folder completely and securely.
Your personal documents, private photographs etc. are invisible, and
therefore no longer accessible, as soon as the relevant folders have
been hidden with Folder Shield. Just specify all your confidential
folders and activate Folder Shields protection and they will be hidden
from unauthorized access. As Folder Shield operates on a driver basis
and does not modify or encrypt the data, even large quantities of data
can be concealed quickly. Files held in the concealed folders cannot
be manipulated or modified, nor can't they be deleted or even opened.
This applies both to Windows Explorer and also to DOS dialog boxes,
program dialogs, other file managers as well as viruses and Trojan
horses."
$19.00
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Hide Folders - Freeware
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hidefolders.html
"Hide Folders is a security utility that hides your folders out from
prying eyes. You can select up to 2 folders, that you wish to hide and
click the hide button to make them invisible. Hide Folders works in
the stealth mode, once your folders are hidden doesn t have to be
running in order to keep the folders hidden. A Pro version is also
available, that allows you to hide more than two folders and offers
additional password protection. This free version however works great,
if you need to casually hide some data from being accessed or
accidentally modified or deleted. To unhide the folders, simply run
the program and select to do so."
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Folder Password Expert 2.1
http://www.soft14.com/Utilities_and_Hardware/Security_and_Encryption/Folder_Password_Expert_202_Review.html
"Folder Password Expert is a security software program that lets you
restrict access to the folders that contain your sensitive data.
Secure your documents to prevent people from viewing, printing, or
altering them. The folder can be protected simply by right-clicking on
it within Windows Explorer. Folder Password Expert will both secure
your folders against accidental deletion and prevent other users from
copying them. The folder remains protected should your PC be rebooted
into Windows Safe Mode, DOS or another operating system. Folder
Password Expert can protect folders located not only on your hard
drive, but also on USB external and removable drives (including USB
flash drives). Folder Password Expert is ideal for notebooks. If your
notebook is lost or stolen, your sensitive information won't end up in
the wrong hands. Install Folder Password Expert and you have an easy
way to password protect folders. Folder Password Expert lets you
protect your privacy and stop others from tampering with your
sensitive data."
39.95
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
