Password protection

Aelia Jusa · 03-24-2005, 03:36 PM

I'm going to be seeing clients at the psych clinic very soon, and it's crucial that their files and other stuff is kept confidential. So I need to know how to password protect my computer. How do I (a) set up my computer so you can't log in without a password (using winXP), and (b) set up Word files so they need passwords to be opened?

Thanks for any help! [img]smile.gif[/img]

johnny · 03-24-2005, 03:42 PM

Aren't those options asked when installing Windows ?

Aragorn1 · 03-24-2005, 03:47 PM

GO to the control panel then user accounts to add passwords ad/or create multipul accounts.

Aelia Jusa · 03-24-2005, 04:08 PM

Thanks, Aragorn [img]smile.gif[/img] . Does anyone know about passwording individual files?

dplax · 03-24-2005, 04:18 PM

If it is Microsoft Word, then in Tools>Protect Document you have the possibility of adding a password.

Aelia Jusa · 03-24-2005, 04:24 PM

Cool, thanks Dplax! Now I won't have to go to jail when my clients' files are compromised lol

Morgeruat · 03-24-2005, 04:25 PM

For passwords, the longer the better, use an odd number of characters, do not place numbers at the beginning or end (ASCII characters are great and not often factored in for password crackers; you can find them and the code to use them in the character map under accessories in the start menu) .

I'm asuming it's a workgroup or standalone computer? (if it were on a domain passwords would automatically be enabled, and fast user switching would be disabled) go to the control panel, open up user accounts, go to the advanced tab and click the check box for secure log on. now every time the computer starts it will start at the screen where you enter your user name and password.

what version of office?

for 2k3:

Open the file.
On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click Security.
Do one of the following:
Create a password to open

In the Password to open box, type a password, and then click OK.
In the Reenter password to open box, type the password again, and then click OK.
Create a password to modify

In the Password to modify box, type a password, and then click OK.
In the Reenter password to modify box, type the password again, and then click OK.

03-24-2005, 03:36 PM	#1
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	I'm going to be seeing clients at the psych clinic very soon, and it's crucial that their files and other stuff is kept confidential. So I need to know how to password protect my computer. How do I (a) set up my computer so you can't log in without a password (using winXP), and (b) set up Word files so they need passwords to be opened? Thanks for any help! [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________

03-24-2005, 03:42 PM	#2
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	Aren't those options asked when installing Windows ? __________________

03-24-2005, 04:08 PM	#4
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	Thanks, Aragorn [img]smile.gif[/img] . Does anyone know about passwording individual files? __________________

03-24-2005, 04:18 PM	#5
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 38 Posts: 5,577	If it is Microsoft Word, then in Tools>Protect Document you have the possibility of adding a password. __________________

03-24-2005, 04:24 PM	#6
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	Cool, thanks Dplax! Now I won't have to go to jail when my clients' files are compromised lol __________________

03-24-2005, 03:47 PM	#3
Aragorn1 Symbol of Cyric Join Date: July 3, 2001 Location: Cornwall England Age: 36 Posts: 1,197	GO to the control panel then user accounts to add passwords ad/or create multipul accounts.

03-24-2005, 04:25 PM	#7
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 43 Posts: 5,421	For passwords, the longer the better, use an odd number of characters, do not place numbers at the beginning or end (ASCII characters are great and not often factored in for password crackers; you can find them and the code to use them in the character map under accessories in the start menu) . I'm asuming it's a workgroup or standalone computer? (if it were on a domain passwords would automatically be enabled, and fast user switching would be disabled) go to the control panel, open up user accounts, go to the advanced tab and click the check box for secure log on. now every time the computer starts it will start at the screen where you enter your user name and password. what version of office? for 2k3: Open the file. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click Security. Do one of the following: Create a password to open In the Password to open box, type a password, and then click OK. In the Reenter password to open box, type the password again, and then click OK. Create a password to modify In the Password to modify box, type a password, and then click OK. In the Reenter password to modify box, type the password again, and then click OK. __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

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