how can i write a data cd that holds a password, meaning no one can see the data inside without a password?
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http://www.cypherix.com/password_protect.htm?adv=ovt&OVRAW=password%20protect%20a%20cd&OVKEY=password%20protect&OVMTC=advanced
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Try PC Security software.. you can put Password on Files or folders\n\nyou can get it from here:http://www.tropsoft.com/pcsecurity/
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the software restore disks actually have a "password reset" option within the disk utility.  Give that a try by booting up into the CD (not your HD).
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you can protect it, but the tools/techniques that u will use to protect it will be from the available techniques that the companys are using to protect their games-which someone is breaking that kind of protection all the time.......generally even if u find a new way to protect a cd it will be a matter of time before someone break it\n\na way that u can protect the actual data in a cd and it is difficult to break it is by using encryption but only the person that knows the cryptographic key will be able to see the data, for all the others its going to be just a file that is not opening, have in mind that if u will encrypt it use as a minimum a 128bit key\nuse gpg or pgp for that if u want,http://www.gnupg.org/
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If you are using Windows XP you have several options.\nOption 1: Right click on the file to password (or an entire folder if you want), click properties, click the General tab, click Advanced button, click Encrypt Contents check box.\n\nOption 2: Use compression program like WinZip, and choose Encrypt or Password Protect options.\n\nThese will encrypt your information so that only a programming genius will be able to see your data 99.99% of people will not be able to get to it.\n\n* NOTE *\nIf you are engaging in illegal activity, these will not be good enough. Neither will deleting the files. The police can easily crack those. In that case you will need to delete everything, throw your hard disk away and never access those files again.
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Folders on your computer can be hidden and password protected. They can be encrypted with programs so others can't access them with out the password.\n\nDo a search for encryption programs. Below are some free ones.
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zip it using winzip and set up a password for it. During the zip process, it will let u hav a choice to set up a password
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Don't take a password from a stranger. We could be hackers. Go to a dictionary and pick a random word and mix it with random rolls of dice.
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basically yes,\nmay require other security software,\n\nthere is option in properties of folder,to put in sharing, shared documents, and select[ _ ]private,\n\ndont forget password though, also write down somewhere for backup...
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Sorry, your only option is encryption at this point. However, if you go through the copyright process with the government you can claim damages for any who tamper with your data. It is difficult but doable. In the meanwhile, even with a copyright you will need to encrypt in order to keep others from tampering. Now, you can use a read only disk. Then they can read what is on it but they can not write from it to another CD. Just go in and click on Properties, then check the "read only" box. That way they can read but not write.
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Gipson Research Corporation has a free service, they supply "maximum entropy" random passwords.    Find a chunk you like and use it for a password, if you can remember it.  If you write it down, then you must safeguard the written copy.
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I found this software program that will do what you are looking for. It costs $15 to buy, but the trial version will show you the first couple of characters of the password you are interested in. That might be enough to jog your memory :D\n\nhttp://www.maros-tools.com/products/spyer/
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You can use Winzip or Winrar\nBoth are zip tools than enable file and folder encryption.\nhttp://www.winzip.com/\nhttp://www.rarlab.com/
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yes\nhttp://www.canadiancontent.net/tech/freeware/File+and+Folder+Protection/\n\nremind self to write down passwords and store away,\nas well zip and copy to cd for backup, safety\n\n\nalso folder properties/ sharing local sharing /options
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In a drive whose file stystem is NTFS, when chosen the properties of the drive, there'll be an option of "ENCRYPTING", which allows u to protect the drive with a password of ur user
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Use password encryption with 128 bit cypher strength on all of the files. That will give them a hard way to go!
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aslong as its not a dvd file you can do this\ndowload a version of "easy cd creator"\nand then just add the file as a  "data file"\ngood luck