freeware to lock folder ?

[Parangles]

I'm looking for software to lock/secure a folder.
Everything I've found locks the individual files inside
the folder and each file has to be passworded individually
to view them. Do you know of some simple method to
lock an entire folder? It does not have to be very secure;
just simple.
Thanks

[EzyStvy]

The following isn't free, but if the files are important, the $35.00 shouldn't be too bad...


Folder Lock

[Parangles]

Thanks Stvy- There are a lot out there for $30+.
I don't need any serious security - its just some personal
diary and journal files that I dont want opened by accident.
I had the file 'hidden' by giving it a wierd name like sbq432jf78,
but 'save as' defaults to the most recently or frequently used
folder that was saved to, and thus becomes a "hey? whats this?"
when some other user goes to save a file.
Maybe if I could turn off that default ' save as' location feature
it would be enough security.

[pam123]

If you have XP Pro you can encrypt a file or folder.
How to here : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307877
To simply passowrd protect go here : http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000705.htm

[Parangles]

Respect ! I am running W2Kpro. Don't see any encrypt options there.
Good idea.Thanks. I'll look on the Microsoft site and see if I can find anything.
Just need something simple.
Chris.

[pillainp]

Try this out and see if you like it:
Fake Folder

NPP

[Parangles]

Thanks. Do you have any alternative location on that 'fake folder' ?
The site: www.eddy4u.de just times out/404

[pillainp]

Try this location.

If not, PM me with your email ID, and I'll mail it to you.

NPP