Data encryption software suggestions needed

**Tempus** · 08-15-2006, 03:49 PM

Hey all,

I know little about these things, but I would like a program that does something like the following:

I want to be able to encrypt a folder (and its contents) so that when it is encrypted, its not accessible (or even readable). But by typing in a PW or something, the folder is available and fully usable by my apps like Word, Media Players, music players, etc. seamlessly. I don't want to have to copy the data, or anything like that.

I imagine something like this exists. I would prefer if it were free, but I'm willing to spend a few if necessary.

Thanks!

PS, this is WinXP.

**Apophis** · 08-15-2006, 03:50 PM

PGP Desktop.

You can create encrypted PGP "disks" which mount on your machine with a normal drive letter. Anything saved in that virtual "disk" is encrypted. You can lock/unlock those disks at will and they employ VERY STRONG encryption.

FriedFish · 08-15-2006, 04:07 PM

There's also truecrypt, an open source encrypted "disk" program.

TrueCrypt - Free Open-Source On-The-Fly Disk Encryption Software for Windows XP/2000 and Linux

It doesn't offer all the extra features of PGP Desktop, but if all you need is the encrypted "disk" feature then it's something to consider.

**Apophis** · 08-15-2006, 04:08 PM

TrueCrypt is a good app too! I do prefer PGP Desktop, but I also use PGP a lot sending encrypted e-mails and files to various peoples, so it comes in handy.

**=DdogG=** · 08-23-2006, 02:25 PM

microsoft had private folder 1.0 out for a short time that I use. it is a simple password protect, it auto locks after x amount of nonuse, and is just another folder in your docs and settings. If you are interested, I can link to a download I host. the file is pretty small too.

**Tempus** · 08-23-2006, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I went ahead with TrueCrypt. Works very nicely, and you can't beat the price!

08-15-2006, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tempus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, FL Age: 38 Posts: 8,170	Data encryption software suggestions needed Hey all, I know little about these things, but I would like a program that does something like the following: I want to be able to encrypt a folder (and its contents) so that when it is encrypted, its not accessible (or even readable). But by typing in a PW or something, the folder is available and fully usable by my apps like Word, Media Players, music players, etc. seamlessly. I don't want to have to copy the data, or anything like that. I imagine something like this exists. I would prefer if it were free, but I'm willing to spend a few if necessary. Thanks! PS, this is WinXP. __________________ Battlefield 2/2142 Game Officer Contact me with server/player/admin issues. -- Suits are what you wear when doing things you shouldn’t want to do anyway. FROM THE TACTICAL GAMER PRIMER. 3) Support game play in a near-simulation environment. Where the focus of play would not be solely on doing what it takes to win, but doing so utilizing real-world combat strategy and tactics rather than leveraging exploits provided to players by the design of the game engine.

08-15-2006, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 36 Posts: 8,919	Re: Data encryption software suggestions needed PGP Desktop. You can create encrypted PGP "disks" which mount on your machine with a normal drive letter. Anything saved in that virtual "disk" is encrypted. You can lock/unlock those disks at will and they employ VERY STRONG encryption. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

08-15-2006, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
FriedFish Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 928	Re: Data encryption software suggestions needed There's also truecrypt, an open source encrypted "disk" program. TrueCrypt - Free Open-Source On-The-Fly Disk Encryption Software for Windows XP/2000 and Linux It doesn't offer all the extra features of PGP Desktop, but if all you need is the encrypted "disk" feature then it's something to consider.

08-15-2006, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 36 Posts: 8,919	Re: Data encryption software suggestions needed TrueCrypt is a good app too! I do prefer PGP Desktop, but I also use PGP a lot sending encrypted e-mails and files to various peoples, so it comes in handy. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

08-23-2006, 02:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
=DdogG= Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ennis, TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,692	Re: Data encryption software suggestions needed microsoft had private folder 1.0 out for a short time that I use. it is a simple password protect, it auto locks after x amount of nonuse, and is just another folder in your docs and settings. If you are interested, I can link to a download I host. the file is pretty small too. __________________ Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -Albert Einstein The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity. -Harlan Ellison If all else fails: "rm -rf /"

08-23-2006, 04:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tempus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, FL Age: 38 Posts: 8,170	Re: Data encryption software suggestions needed Thanks for the suggestions. I went ahead with TrueCrypt. Works very nicely, and you can't beat the price! __________________ Battlefield 2/2142 Game Officer Contact me with server/player/admin issues. -- Suits are what you wear when doing things you shouldn’t want to do anyway. FROM THE TACTICAL GAMER PRIMER. 3) Support game play in a near-simulation environment. Where the focus of play would not be solely on doing what it takes to win, but doing so utilizing real-world combat strategy and tactics rather than leveraging exploits provided to players by the design of the game engine.

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