DVD backup. Password protecting ???

Mike · 12-01-2004, 12:20

I use DVD to data up my data and files and wondered if it's possible to password protect the DVD so no one can read it rather then ensuring all the individual files has passwords ?

Many thanks.

darkangel · 12-01-2004, 12:41

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Originally Posted by Mike

I use DVD to data up my data and files and wondered if it's possible to password protect the DVD so no one can read it rather then ensuring all the individual files has passwords ?

Many thanks.

the only way to do it and keep compatibility is to zip,ace etc the file/s the password protect the archive.

Stuartbe · 12-01-2004, 14:59

if you are using 2k or xp you could use msbackup. You can password protect/encrpt the contents then...

HTH

br3ach · 12-01-2004, 15:02

Theres no actual way to password protect the CD, but like said above, you can encrypt/compress the files before burning them using programs like winzip and winrar and then you can only remove them from the compressed state if you know the password ... or have a program to break the password :/ (just a little warning about not being to reliant on this type of security)

darkangel · 12-01-2004, 15:49

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Originally Posted by stuartbe

if you are using 2k or xp you could use msbackup. You can password protect/encrpt the contents then...

HTH

true but that wouldn't work on me or 9x?

Mike · 12-01-2004, 18:31

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Originally Posted by Kedoo

Theres no actual way to password protect the CD, but like said above, you can encrypt/compress the files before burning them using programs like winzip and winrar and then you can only remove them from the compressed state if you know the password ... or have a program to break the password :/ (just a little warning about not being to reliant on this type of security)

Does winzip zip any type of file or is there a limit. My backup contain......

Excel/Word/Assess/Mpeg/Mp3/Avis

Will zipping be ok on all such file types......

regards

DrAwesome · 12-01-2004, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Mike

Does winzip zip any type of file or is there a limit. My backup contain......

Excel/Word/Assess/Mpeg/Mp3/Avis

Will zipping be ok on all such file types......

regards

you can add a password to winzip/winrar (i use winrar) i have had no problems compressing the above files you have mentioned

br3ach · 12-01-2004, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

Does winzip zip any type of file or is there a limit. My backup contain......

Excel/Word/Assess/Mpeg/Mp3/Avis

Will zipping be ok on all such file types......

regards

There are normally options like Fastest(least compression), through to Slowest(most compression) and one of them will be storage...

The storage one is the best option for just putting a password on the files a it is almost instant and as your putting the files onto cd compression may not be needed

The files you refer to there will work ok in my experience, not sure how much they will compress tho if you choose one of those options.

Stuartbe · 12-01-2004, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Mike

I use DVD to data up my data and files and wondered if it's possible to password protect the DVD so no one can read it rather then ensuring all the individual files has passwords ?

Many thanks.

Winzip and rar passwords are fairly easy to break..

Try the software on site - http://www.kryptel.com

Basic version is free (not for use in the US due to the des standard)

HTH