[whoever,hey]

I couldn't recommend encryption if you cant even copy a file OP.

[jsmith99]

I used to use TrueCrypt, but found the sequence of commands to open the "volume" a bit fiddly. And since I only accessed the files about a dozen times a year, I had plenty of time to forget how to do it.

So I moved to AxCrypt, and found it has a habit of hanging on to files after closing them. I now have the files duplicated on two memory sticks.

Does anyone have experience of file2file or DsCrypt? I can't find any reviews.

[max99]

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

I couldn't recommend encryption if you cant even copy a file OP.

I have to agree. Learn the basics of file management, then how to make backups and only then move onto encryption.

Originally Posted by jsmith99

I used to use TrueCrypt, but found the sequence of commands to open the "volume" a bit fiddly. And since I only accessed the files about a dozen times a year, I had plenty of time to forget how to do it.

Assign a shortcut to the volume and then it's just a matter of hitting the hotkey(s) and typing the password. It only takes a few seconds. You can also assign a hotkey to dismount all volumes. I've tried a few encryption packages over the years, but TC is by far my preferred choice. Once you get the hang of it, it's quick, easy and (so far) hasn't screwed up.

[newlight1]

Originally Posted by RobinOfLoxley

Try Right click > Axcrypt > Clear Passphrase Memory.

OK that worked thanks!

[newlight1]

I have these videos all encryted now but they still take up alot of space, is there anyway to reduce the size of them but to still burn them if I ever need them again?

[c4rv]

Originally Posted by newlight1

I have these videos all encryted now but they still take up alot of space, is there anyway to reduce the size of them but to still burn them if I ever need them again?

the only way would be re-code with reduced quality prior to encrypting.

[Johnbee]

Originally Posted by anniebrion

Why not just use TrueCrypt, you need not create an extra partitions and you end up will a password protected and fully encrypted virtual HDD.

Quite a few things could be said about that, but the main point is that anyone can see that you have secret stuff

[anniebrion]

Originally Posted by Johnbee

Quite a few things could be said about that, but the main point is that anyone can see that you have secret stuff

Most people have stuff they need to keep secure, I have Customer records and most people have bank details also TrueCrypt has lots of trick to hid stuff

[Maxatoria]

Originally Posted by newlight1

I have these videos all encryted now but they still take up alot of space, is there anyway to reduce the size of them but to still burn them if I ever need them again?

if they are of dvd quality then you probably can re-encode them to a smaller filesize without losing quality but lets just say its going to cost alot of time to convert them from one video format and then when you want to reburn the files you'll have to extract the files and convert them back to mpeg-2 format and then burn them and for the less technically minded person it can be a minefield

[jsmith99]

Originally Posted by max99

..........Assign a shortcut to the volume and then it's just a matter of hitting the hotkey(s) and typing the password. It only takes a few seconds. You can also assign a hotkey to dismount all volumes. I've tried a few encryption packages over the years, but TC is by far my preferred choice. Once you get the hang of it, it's quick, easy and (so far) hasn't screwed up.

By shortcut I assume you mean a desktop icon. If so, then surely the volume wouldn't exist until you'd opened TrueCrypt, pressed 'Select File', opened Windows Explorer and double-clicked on the filename corresponding to the dummy volume?

Or would double-clicking the icon take care of the preliminary steps? And I'm afraid I don't know what you mean by a "hotkey" in this context.

[max99]

Originally Posted by jsmith99

By shortcut I assume you mean a desktop icon. If so, then surely the volume wouldn't exist until you'd opened TrueCrypt, pressed 'Select File', opened Windows Explorer and double-clicked on the filename corresponding to the dummy volume?

Or would double-clicking the icon take care of the preliminary steps? And I'm afraid I don't know what you mean by a "hotkey" in this context.

You can create a desktop shortcut to run Truecrypt and automatically mount your chosen volume. The shortcut needs the following command:

"C:\Program Files\TrueCrypt\TrueCrypt.exe" /v c:\path\filename /lx /a

Where x = the chosen drive letter (this is optional). More command options here. A hotkey can be added to the shortcut in the normal way. Or you can just double-click it.

To dismount, you can use the hotkey option on the Settings menu in Truecrypt.

[jsmith99]

Thanks Max99. I've made a note of this thread in case I go back to TrueCrypt. To be honest though, I'm not keen on hotkeys; there seem to be far too many as it is, and I keep finding them accidentally. Including, apparently, a DS one which sends you to the bottom of the page, and wipes out what you're posting.

[RobinOfLoxley]

Originally Posted by jsmith99

Thanks Max99. I've made a note of this thread in case I go back to TrueCrypt. To be honest though, I'm not keen on hotkeys; there seem to be far too many as it is, and I keep finding them accidentally. Including, apparently, a DS one which sends you to the bottom of the page, and wipes out what you're posting.

I was always losing posts. Lazarus Form Recovery Add-on for Chrome, Safari and Firefox help keeps my stress levels down.

http://lazarus.interclue.com/

[newlight1]

I find it quite annoying as I have a user account with a password so I though thats good, however I have noticed that ANY user even the guest user all the have to do to get into my account it go to Computer, users, my name and it says something like this user account is password protected and you can still press ok and it goes right into my account???

Anyone know how I can stop this please?

[newlight1]

OK I have fixed that. Now I need to somehow only allow the administrator not the guests access to the D drive? Do you know how I would do that?

[call100]

This is simpler than all that..............My Lockbox. I think it does what you originally wanted. I've used it for a while and find it comes in handy occasionally....

[newlight1]

Thanks for the lockbox. How to I lock a certain file do you know?

[newlight1]

Is Lockbox free? I found another programme but its not free but its easy to use

http://www.iobit.com/password-protected-folder.html

Its so simple and easy to use its unreal!!! Have you ever heard of it?

[mac2708]

Lockbox pricing here http://fspro.net/purchase.html

It may be worth you paying the $19.95 (approx £13) for ease of use and piece of mind for Protected Folder

[John259]

Originally Posted by newlight1

Is Lockbox free?

The web site says there's a free version which only allows one folder to be locked, and an option to upgrade to a payware "Pro" version which allows any number of folders to be locked.

[newlight1]

http://www.iobit.com/password-protected-folder.html

I have downloaded this one and it seems to work great, just never heard of them so hope they are reputable?

[mac2708]

Correction to the price of Proctected Folder it's £12.73 + £2.42 VAT

A Google search bring up various opinions of IObit so be careful what extras (toolbars etc) they might try to install

[newlight1]

IObit is so easy, you just drag them into the box and press lock

I just have never heard of IObit and was hoping they were reputable before i bought it from them as its so easy to use

[call100]

Lockbox is free....well I've never paid anything for it....!
To lock a file just drag it into lockbox.....