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xxxtera · 06-02-2002, 11:22 PM

I just recieved this question from a member:

"when I download movies onto my harddrive can i prevent my kids from getting access to it "

I don´t know what to respond? :
Is it possiple to password protect a folder in windows? I know if it´s brainy kids, then there is always a way to the goodies...but for the little fragile no-tech ones?

Regards
Nick

beemk · 06-02-2002, 11:25 PM

hmm, mabye keep them zipped and password protect the zip file? let me think about this one for a better answer

yys · 06-02-2002, 11:25 PM

Just tell the customer to make the folder with porn a hidden one and then to turn off view hidden folders on his folder options tab.

chodadog · 06-02-2002, 11:25 PM

This is the first thing i could find.

Lock and Protect v1.12 - Folder Locker for Win32
http://sac-ftp.externet.hu/security7.html

I haven't used it, but i am assuming you can lock folders with it.

Hope that helps!

beemk · 06-02-2002, 11:26 PM

or rename the files to .dat and label the directory totally off. total pain in the ass though, cant he just burn them to cd?

xxxtera · 06-02-2002, 11:30 PM

thanks for the replies, I think the customer is very non-tech so i´ll need a pretty easy way to do it, i´ll take a look at that Lock and protect app. thanks

yys · 06-02-2002, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xxxtera
thanks for the replies, I think the customer is very non-tech so i´ll need a pretty easy way to do it, i´ll take a look at that Lock and protect app. thanks

Making the file/folder hidden is about as easy as it gets and it doesn't cost anything.

xxxtera · 06-02-2002, 11:41 PM

YYS: yeah I agree, it just won´t make sense to this AOL newbie..hehe

UnseenWorld · 06-02-2002, 11:53 PM

We don't know how old and/or computer literate these kids are. If they're the typical teenage kids (more computer literate than their parents), hidden files and folders can be discovered. I think hiding them deep in the Windows directory renamed with some non-executable file extension might work.

More importantly (and dissatisfactory, I'm sure), I think the guy should decide what's more important: his kids' welfare or having a porn movie on his hard drive.

chodadog · 06-02-2002, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by UnseenWorld
More importantly (and dissatisfactory, I'm sure), I think the guy should decide what's more important: his kids' welfare or having a porn movie on his hard drive.

That's a good point indeed.

bhutocracy · 06-03-2002, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by UnseenWorld
I think the guy should decide what's more important: his kids' welfare or having a porn movie on his hard drive.

yeah.. it would be tragic for a child to see a naked person.. i can't imagine how badly it would affect their welfare.. they could probably sue when they're older for emotional damage

bhutocracy · 06-03-2002, 12:03 AM

magic folders is a great app BTW

Shoplifter · 06-03-2002, 02:31 AM

Windows XP Pro will do this... You can put Unix style permissions on directories. When your kids log in with their ID's they will never see them.

salsbury · 06-03-2002, 08:34 AM

drag, drop onto CD burner app, burn away, lock CD in bank vault.

Amputate Your Head · 06-03-2002, 08:59 AM

run an encryption proggy on them like F-Secure or something..... problem solved, and you won't have to worry about them accidentally finding some hidden folder bullshit.

sexyclicks · 06-03-2002, 09:06 AM

I use Win2000 and my little brother logs in with a DIFFERENT Username.
That will do it

Zyber · 06-03-2002, 10:16 AM

Create a encrypted disk with PGP or similar.

Hidding the porn is not a secure way. It does not take many seconds to hit the F3 key and search for *.mpg, *.jpg etc

Every geek can do that

WTF? · 06-03-2002, 10:25 AM

Just look it up on download.com , There are thousands of those small programs.

snowpimp · 06-03-2002, 11:34 AM

format c:

Gary · 06-03-2002, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by UnseenWorld

More importantly (and dissatisfactory, I'm sure), I think the guy should decide what's more important: his kids' welfare or having a porn movie on his hard drive.

True, but then we would all be out of business.

Socks · 06-03-2002, 11:58 AM

Someone posted the best idea possible, so I'd just like to revisit it.. Zip it up, then rename the .ZIP something like .DAT and move it into like windows/system.. unless your kid is REALLY smart and searches for large files to explore, you'll be safe. Why not buy a CD-burner and keep it all offline?

payrollpete · 06-03-2002, 12:19 PM

i say just get a couple imacs for the kids rooms

payrollpete · 06-03-2002, 12:20 PM

or just non-brand comps

u can build them for $300 - $500 a pop, so cheap now

Scootermuze · 06-03-2002, 03:05 PM

Just rename the file and extension til you're ready to view it, then rename it back...

Fletch XXX · 06-03-2002, 03:13 PM

Overlooking the most obvious.

Windows is set up for Log In users and he can dictate where or what each user can do am I wrong?

I personally dont use this feature but I know you can set up user log ins and access. With a Mac as well. In addition to pasword protecting the folder which would be the easiest me thinks.

06-02-2002, 11:22 PM	#1
xxxtera Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 139	preventing kids from accessing porn on C:? I just recieved this question from a member: "when I download movies onto my harddrive can i prevent my kids from getting access to it " I don´t know what to respond? : Is it possiple to password protect a folder in windows? I know if it´s brainy kids, then there is always a way to the goodies...but for the little fragile no-tech ones? Regards Nick

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chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	This is the first thing i could find. Lock and Protect v1.12 - Folder Locker for Win32 http://sac-ftp.externet.hu/security7.html I haven't used it, but i am assuming you can lock folders with it. Hope that helps! __________________ 26 + 6 = 1

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beemk CLICK HERE Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 20,829	or rename the files to .dat and label the directory totally off. total pain in the ass though, cant he just burn them to cd? __________________ I host with Vacares

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UnseenWorld Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 5,279	We don't know how old and/or computer literate these kids are. If they're the typical teenage kids (more computer literate than their parents), hidden files and folders can be discovered. I think hiding them deep in the Windows directory renamed with some non-executable file extension might work. More importantly (and dissatisfactory, I'm sure), I think the guy should decide what's more important: his kids' welfare or having a porn movie on his hard drive. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

06-02-2002, 11:25 PM	#3
yys Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,922	Just tell the customer to make the folder with porn a hidden one and then to turn off view hidden folders on his folder options tab.

06-02-2002, 11:30 PM	#6
xxxtera Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 139	thanks for the replies, I think the customer is very non-tech so i´ll need a pretty easy way to do it, i´ll take a look at that Lock and protect app. thanks

06-02-2002, 11:41 PM	#8
xxxtera Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 139	YYS: yeah I agree, it just won´t make sense to this AOL newbie..hehe

06-03-2002, 12:03 AM	#12
bhutocracy Not making A Comeback Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 10,218	magic folders is a great app BTW

06-03-2002, 02:31 AM	#13
Shoplifter Richest man in Babylon Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Posts: 10,002 Posts: 5,726	Windows XP Pro will do this... You can put Unix style permissions on directories. When your kids log in with their ID's they will never see them.

06-03-2002, 08:34 AM	#14
salsbury Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,070	drag, drop onto CD burner app, burn away, lock CD in bank vault. __________________

06-03-2002, 08:59 AM	#15
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	run an encryption proggy on them like F-Secure or something..... problem solved, and you won't have to worry about them accidentally finding some hidden folder bullshit. __________________ SIG TOO BIG

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sexyclicks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: c9media.com Posts: 3,240	I use Win2000 and my little brother logs in with a DIFFERENT Username. That will do it

06-03-2002, 10:16 AM	#17
Zyber Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 832	Create a encrypted disk with PGP or similar. Hidding the porn is not a secure way. It does not take many seconds to hit the F3 key and search for .mpg, .jpg etc Every geek can do that

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06-03-2002, 11:58 AM	#21
Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	Someone posted the best idea possible, so I'd just like to revisit it.. Zip it up, then rename the .ZIP something like .DAT and move it into like windows/system.. unless your kid is REALLY smart and searches for large files to explore, you'll be safe. Why not buy a CD-burner and keep it all offline?

06-03-2002, 12:19 PM	#22
payrollpete Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,527	i say just get a couple imacs for the kids rooms

06-03-2002, 12:20 PM	#23
payrollpete Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,527	or just non-brand comps u can build them for $300 - $500 a pop, so cheap now

06-03-2002, 03:05 PM	#24
Scootermuze Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,513	Just rename the file and extension til you're ready to view it, then rename it back...

06-03-2002, 03:13 PM	#25
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Overlooking the most obvious. Windows is set up for Log In users and he can dictate where or what each user can do am I wrong? I personally dont use this feature but I know you can set up user log ins and access. With a Mac as well. In addition to pasword protecting the folder which would be the easiest me thinks. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me