Microsoft private folder for vista

Because I'd installed private folder on XP, I decided to do the following for my files: 1. I started Windows in SafeMode, because it did not start normally 2. Copied the files from private folder to another location note that private folder did not ask me for a password in safemode 3.

Upgraded to Vista using clean install 4. Installed private folder using the exact password as before 5. Moved back the files to the private folder Doing so, I have access to my files but I can't open them.

Thursday, August 2, PM. Last ting could be a brute force attack on My Private Folders. Most Popular. New Releases. Desktop Enhancements. Networking Software. Trending from CNET. Download Now. Developer's Description By eMing Software. Private Folder is a free tool which can hide or create password and protect your private folder.

Features include folder will not be displayed in any folder list, neither from explorer nor command prompt owner who knows the path can manually go into it without first un-hide it with configuration tool, user will get access denied when accessing folder, need unlock with PrivateFolder configuration tool, upon access, a password prompt popup, and access will get permitted with correct password without unlock from configuration tool, automatically reset lock, when folder or it's parent renamed, or drive letter changed, the rule will automatically adjusted to reflect changes, and the folder still got hidden or locked, if a mount point created on the volume accessing folder through the mount point will also got blocked, the hide or lock apply to all users include administrators on all sessions, support both basic volume and dynamic volume, no count limitation on folders protected, and no change to file system.

Full Specifications. What's new in version 1. Release January 5, Date Added January 5, Joined Oct 14, Messages Microsoft had developed a program that you would be able to hide all your files onto.

It seems as though a parent had complained the if need be she or he was not able to gain access into there child's private folder, hence Microsoft shut it down, You are still able to download it, but when it comes to installing it onto a Vista OS, forget it. My deal is this, without Microsoft support giving you a patch that would allow you to install it, there is nothing one can do. Talk about control, I just want to find some way around this mess of Vista not being compatible with said hardware.

They treat "Microsoft Private Folder" like it's the plague. They have made damned sure that is not possible on Vista. Do you know of anyway possible way to download a program that Windows has put the kibosh on. Thank you for your time. Joined Aug 1, Messages 51, It was discontinued because it was not susceptible to normal security controls and too many people were losing data permanently using it.

There are a lot of alternatives for free and encrypters are available at freeware sites. Thank you, That sounds like the way to go. The only thing I was using my Private folder for was to clean up my desktop.

I surly did not expect Windows to support it. Squashman Retired Trusted Advisor. Joined Apr 4, Messages 19, My understanding it was pulled because I. But how is it any different then what TrueCrypt and Axcrypt can do. I have seen alot of these Password Protecting folder programs corrupt data. Didn't know MS Private Folder had the same issue. TrueCrypt is pretty reliable though.

Kapoor 0. Amit Kapoor. Saturday, September 16, AM. Salut Amit I have the same problem. Tuesday, November 7, PM. If anyone has an answer please let me know, Thanks,. Saturday, November 25, AM. I have been reading countless threads since this morning, and i still couldn't find any solution to the problem with "damaged" documents gibberish word docs, cannot be opened pdf files, and whatnot requiring file conversion inside the private folder.

Luckily, I have not experienced yet and hope never losing all my valuable information inside the private folder as what the others in this thread are talking about due to vista incompatibility or reinstallation. Sorry guys. By the way, I tried copying some word files in other folders but to no avail. The other word docs in my other folders are working perfectly well.