free program i can use to password protect files

[Templar Knight]

the title pretty much says it all. i am looking for a free program that i can use to password protect files on my computer.

[Smokey]

the title pretty much says it all. i am looking for a free program that i can use to password protect files on my computer.

http://download.cnet.com/Folder-Latc...html?tag=mncol

Folder Latch allows you to protect and lock your folder and files from unauthorized users. Tested up to 3.5 GB. Before you use it make sure you have valid permissions to that folder, subfolders and all objects within. Also try it with a test folder first. Folder Latch is easy to use and freeware, you can lock your folder in few clicks. Please note that we cannot recover your lost password.

http://download.cnet.com/dirLock/300...html?tag=mncol

dirLock is a simple but easy to use program that lets users lock/unlock any folder on a NTFS volume. DirLock is designed for users who keep their computer turned on/logged in for others to use it. So using this app you'd be able to lock individual folders instead of just locking the whole computer. It also has features to hide any folder. Version 1.4 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

There’s two free one’s, be careful if you lose your password or the program has problems you can lose your data and never be able to open the file. Read the reviews its love and hate.

[Bartzy]

If it's only a few documents that you are worried about.

You could Add a Directory to Compressed Folder. Open the Compressed Folder, Click Add>Add Password, Enter Details and voila! free and doesn't require an another program.