Protect folders with password

[shadow73]

Is there any program which can be used inorder to protect folders in HTC diamond with a password? thnx

[cyron_at]

Is there any program which can be used inorder to protect folders in HTC diamond with a password? thnx
...for messages (sms...) it is possible!

For folders - I don't know.

[NielDK]

Is there any program which can be used inorder to protect folders in HTC diamond with a password? thnx

You do get the question, during initial (first-time) boot, if you want to encrypt.
I guess, you could reset the device (erasing ALL data) and choose encryption at that point, instead of choosing "skip"

[cyron_at]

You do get the question, during initial (first-time) boot, if you want to encrypt.
I guess, you could reset the device (erasing ALL data) and choose encryption at that point, instead of choosing "skip"
...entcryption is not the feature he wants!

Entcryption: When eg the memory card will be stolen (I know the diamond has no card) that the whole datas on it will be useless!

[Anakha56]

to lock files and folders I found a program called File Barricader

http://www.mysoco.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=8

And its free from what I can tell...

[shadow73]

i really want to lock files and folders with a password, not encrypting....but anyway thank u alot.

[MJNewton]

By definition a file/folder has to be encrypted in order to protect it with a password otherwise it would be possible to access the file via alternative means and bypass the protection.

Whilst not freeware, but offering lots more features besides, I can recommend Resco Explorer (http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/explorer/) which allows you to protect files in this manner using a choice of encryption methods. I'm not sure if it can protect folders (I suspect not).

Mathew

[NielDK]

By definition a file/folder has to be encrypted in order to protect it with a password otherwise it would be possible to access the file via alternative means and bypass the protection.

Whilst not freeware, but offering lots more features besides, I can recommend Resco Explorer (http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/explorer/) which allows you to protect files in this manner using a choice of encryption methods. I'm not sure if it can protect folders (I suspect not).

Mathew

...entcryption is not the feature he wants!

Entcryption: When eg the memory card will be stolen (I know the diamond has no card) that the whole datas on it will be useless!

Exactly! :cool: Read up a bit on the issue security before stating s..... things like encryption is not what is wanted.
What would be the point of password protection or similar, if you could just hook it up on USB and read your stuff anyway ?
Encryption uses password as the "key" to decrypt (or other means, like biometric, RSA tokens on ordinairy PC's).

Like posted, try 3rd party software like any suggested. Or hard-reset phone and use WM6 build in during initial setup.

[surur]

He probably just wants to protect his pron pictures from casual snooping.

Surur

[shadow73]

He probably just wants to protect his pron pictures from casual snooping.

Surur

yes this is what i want to do :)