OS 10.4 - locking folders

Forest Hunter · Forest Hunter #1 (**permalink**)

08-24-2007, 08:27 AM

Is it possible to lock your average folder, so one has to type in a password to access it?
many thanks

goobimama · goobimama #2 (**permalink**)

08-24-2007, 08:35 AM

Disk Utility > New image > specify the size of the image, and Encryption. Whenever you need it, just open it (it asks for password) and then its a normal folder (only restricted in size)

Ryan13 · Ryan13 #3 (**permalink**)

08-24-2007, 09:07 AM

Just right click then click get info and at the bottom there are some options as to who can use it and what they can do with it.

NMeyer · NMeyer #4 (**permalink**)

08-24-2007, 06:04 PM

I know i just brought this thread back from the dead but i tried doing this and i enter the right password and the password window closes and leaves the file locked. I am on a limited access account but for the most part my computer hass been left full acces.

-Nick Meyer

NMeyer · NMeyer #5 (**permalink**)

08-24-2007, 06:13 PM

Never mind, Problem solved but thanks for taking a look

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Forest Hunter #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 24, 2007 Posts: 1	08-24-2007, 08:27 AM Is it possible to lock your average folder, so one has to type in a password to access it? many thanks
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goobimama #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 28, 2006 Posts: 2,542 Mac Specs: iMac Core Duo 20", iBook G4, iPhone 8GB :)	08-24-2007, 08:35 AM Disk Utility > New image > specify the size of the image, and Encryption. Whenever you need it, just open it (it asks for password) and then its a normal folder (only restricted in size)
	QUOTE Thanks

NMeyer #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 8	08-24-2007, 06:04 PM I know i just brought this thread back from the dead but i tried doing this and i enter the right password and the password window closes and leaves the file locked. I am on a limited access account but for the most part my computer hass been left full acces. -Nick Meyer
	QUOTE Thanks

NMeyer #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 8	08-24-2007, 06:13 PM Never mind, Problem solved but thanks for taking a look
	QUOTE Thanks

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