PC utilities: Easy File Locker not working in Vista, Why?
Easy File Locker not working in Vista, Why?
by Max2448 - 1/20/09 12:25 PMI've been a "Easy File Locker" user for months now and have it working perfectly on two of my Windows XP computers. But when I decided to install and run it on my new Vista it won't do ANYTHING. Why? Is there anything I can do to make it work?
I installed it multiple times and it says "Installation successful" but when I try to lock something, nothing happens.
I have a Vista Home Premium (64bit) with 5 GB ram and a 2.40 Ghz Pentium processor, and a 500 GB Hard drive, so I see absolutly no reason why it won't work.
I 100% praise and love the program, and don't want to change, so anyone can help? I know it's a small program but still. I've tried replacements and none are like EFL.
If you log onto the author's website you will see
by Dick Humfrey
- 1/20/09 7:09 PM
In reply to: Easy File Locker not working in Vista, Why? by Max2448
System Requirement
Operating System:
Windows 2000 SP4 + URP
Windows XP + SP2 or above
Windows 2003 + SP1 or above
Windows Vista (32bit)
There are many programs that may operate in Vista 64, but in 32 bit mode....but if they need 64 bit mode they will not work.
I feel you program would need 64 bit access to do it's work.
Thanks
by Max2448 - 1/21/09 4:37 AM In reply to: If you log onto the author's website you will see by Dick Humfrey
Thanks for the help. So I guess there's nothing I can do then. Can you recommend any good substitute programs instead? I tried My LockBox, but it doesn't hide the folder from view, it just prevents access to it.
Why not go native?
by R. Proffitt - 1/21/09 4:49 AM
In reply to: Thanks by Max2448
We have NTFS so you can make your files private and then others can't get to the directory you made private.
However you may have not wanted to learn about NTFS permissions and been using lockbox and such as a crutch to avoid using what the OS provided us for free.
Bob
Didn't try it until now...
by Max2448 - 1/22/09 5:21 AM In reply to: Why not go native? by R. Proffitt
I didn't really give it a try until now, and it works pretty well, thanks Bob!
But I was just curious if there was an alternative to using it, since I was accustomed to the simplicity of using Easy File Locker.
And also, with NTFS, there isn't a password-protect ability (unless you use a different Log-in account in Vista which has password protection)is there?
Windows and Apple have
by R. Proffitt - 1/22/09 5:48 AM
In reply to: Didn't try it until now... by Max2448
A 'single sign on' system. Once you sign on (logon) as jeri then you have the rights, permisssions given to jeri.
It's a simple concept and sometimes people add more passwords to documents and files with addon software.
Your question is -> "if there was an alternative to using it, since I was accustomed to the simplicity of"
NTFS is using basic security ideas forged over decades. Remember I see this from a wider view so while it's not as easy as making toast, it's not too bad.
Your second question is -> with NTFS, there isn't a password-protect ability (unless you use a different Log-in account in Vista which has password protection)is there?
That would a) contradict the single sign on design and b) from the other log on you can use permissions to add that other user or c) consider a passworded zip file.
Hope this helps,
Bob
Option b sounds good
by Max2448 - 1/23/09 7:57 AM In reply to: Windows and Apple have by R. Proffitt
Ok, now I understand what you mean with the password contradicting the whole idea of the 'single-sign-on' design.
I think I'll stick with NTFS and use your option b. (from the other log on you can use permissions to add that other user)
But can you explain what you mean with "Passworded Zip File"? Do you mean Compressed (zip) folder?
Thanks.
I really mean passworded zip file.
by R. Proffitt - 1/23/09 8:52 AM
In reply to: Option b sounds good by Max2448
The native windows compressed zip folder didn't expose the password options. Look at Winzip for passwording a zip file.
http://www.winzip.com/index.htm writes "Password-protect confidential files and e-mail attachments"
Bob
I need an answer to MAX2448's question
by tedln - 1/25/09 8:14 PM In reply to: Didn't try it until now... by Max2448about a program which will allow me to password protect a folder or files on my laptop separate from my identity and administrative rights. I also have 64 bit Vista Home Premium. I have business documents and password lists I want to protect even when my laptop is in the hands of computer techs who have administrative rights to my laptop.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Ted
Try TrueCrypt...
by John.Wilkinson - 1/25/09 10:12 PM
In reply to: I need an answer to MAX2448's question by tedln
TrueCrypt is a free application which will enable you to create an archive on your computer into which you can store your sensitive documents with the comfort of encryption. Just do not forget your password as there is no recovery procedure.
John
Be careful what you ask for.
by R. Proffitt - 1/26/09 7:34 AM
In reply to: I need an answer to MAX2448's question by tedln
After witnessing too many owners who encrypted files and forgot the password and didn't have a backup plan be sure you know what you are getting into.
Let's say you use a Crypt program. Here's my question.
Are you ready when some corruption happens and what's in the locked up crypted file is inaccessible? In fact, let's say the crypted file just vanishes. Are you ready?
I find most owners have no plan.
Bob
Bob has a point...
by Max2448 - 1/27/09 8:29 AM In reply to: I need an answer to MAX2448's question by tedlnIt's true that if you forget your password for any encryption program it will obviously be a problem. But isn't it the same as remembering the password to some other program? Like your email? Or Zip file? Or even a file locker program?
But I'd recommend using the program 7-Zip (A program similar to WinZip, only it's free), it has the option to password protects and zips your files/folders. BUT it doesn't Hide the compressed/password-protected files.
If not, try TrueCrypt if you like, it's very comprehensive and effective. But I'm not sure if it hides your files.
Or if you like something simple, then use My LockBox, it locks your files/folders, but doesn't hide them. But to be honest, I have a better sense of security with 7-Zip, and even TruCrypt.
That is of course, if you don't want to use your usual administrative protection.
Easy File Locker would have come in handy if it would work in 64 bit Vista, too bad.
And thanks for you help Bob.
Not quite the same...
by John.Wilkinson - 1/27/09 12:36 PM
In reply to: Bob has a point... by Max2448
Zip file passwords are easily cracked within a matter of hours using free, legal utilities. And e-mail passwords can often be recovered by contacting the service provider, answering the 'secret question,' etc. With TrueCrypt, though, there is no recovery, backdoor, etc. Thus, remembering your password is far more critical.
John
I tried True Crypt and I like it.
by tedln - 1/27/09 3:06 PM In reply to: Not quite the same... by John.Wilkinson
I had previously used Cryptainer and it worked well, but was a little more difficult to use than True Crypt.
I really appreciate the fact that unlike many other programs, the password must be remembered and is not recoverable in any way. That simply means that my information is only accessable to me and only if I have the correct password. That is called security and is exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks
Ted
That's true...
by Max2448 - 1/29/09 11:27 AM In reply to: Not quite the same... by John.Wilkinson
Oh that's true indeed, thanks for pointing that out.
Anyway, thanks for all the help everyone.
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