Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around methods to hide a drive from guests and restrict access to specific folders. Participants explore various software options and technical approaches, including operating system settings and encryption techniques.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about how to hide a drive and restrict folder access, mentioning the search for software recommendations.
- Another participant suggests a method involving admin mode and drive properties to make folders private, noting that the process may vary by operating system.
- Several software options are mentioned, including Folder Guard and CleanSlate, with participants sharing their positive experiences.
- A participant recommends Winfilter for its profile feature and various capabilities, including hiding drives and files.
- One participant emphasizes the importance of formatting the hard drive in NTFS for better security and describes how to set permissions for users.
- Another participant suggests encryption as an alternative method to secure data, highlighting its effectiveness against overriding permissions.
- A later reply corrects a typographical error regarding NTFS and reiterates the recommendation for encryption as a crucial step for data security.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of opinions on the best methods and software for hiding drives and restricting access, with no clear consensus on a single approach or solution. Some participants agree on the importance of NTFS and encryption, while others focus on specific software recommendations.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention various operating systems and software, but the discussion lacks detailed exploration of specific configurations or potential limitations of the suggested methods and tools.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be useful for individuals seeking to enhance data security on their computers, particularly those interested in software solutions and technical methods for restricting access to drives and folders.
anyway I would also recommend NTFS on Windows to lock down access to your data. The best way is what MeJennifer has suggested, encryption. If you don't encrypt your data, it is quite easy to override any NTFS permissions you give folders, and files. (Just boot into Konppix for example).