Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Microsoft Private Folder 1.0 - NO thanks

Microsoft have released Private Folder 1.0, which lets you password protect a folder called ‘My Private Folder’. Microsoft Private Folder 1.0 allows you to protect your private data when other people share your PC or account. With this tool, you will get one password protected folder called ‘My Private Folder’ in your account to save your personal files.

The installer places “My Private Folder” right on the desktop. So basically you’re telling everyone you have something you’d like to keep private, causing others to wonder what you have to hide.

People who want to download the software are first required to run their computers through the Windows Genuine Advantage program. AND you must also have Service Pack 2 installed.

Download from Microsoft HERE.


BUT, as you are no doubt aware of Microsoft's history of security problems - in ALL of their software products - I strongly urge you to use other products to keep your information secure. TrueCrypt 4.2a (released July 3, 2006) is Free open-source disk encryption software for Windows XP/2000/2003 and Linux.

Visit the TrueCrypt website HERE.
Software review [Dec 05] from gHacks tech news HERE.
Updated review after version 4.2 released in April 2006

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