I would use encryption.

download trucrypt, i've encrypted laptops with it in case they get stolen and it password protects them. you can encrypt flash drives, partitions, files and even make a hidden operating system. everything is explained in trucrypt as you go.

If you just want a password, you can use any old program to do that. However, if you want to prevent people who don't have the password from accessing your data, you must use encryption. A program such as Folder Guard that claims to "lock" access with a password will only do that while Windows is booted up. Boot the same system in Linux and those locked folders are wide open.

Use TrueCrypt for encryption, as Oz said. It's free, open-source, and popular.

sbolton

I tried Folder Guard years ago and it worked well. Can't remember all the details but it was a positive experience I'd say.

TrueCrypt is what I am going to try.

Thanks for the help.

SB

UM, why would Photos and Music need to be encrypted ...... interesting.

Don't know WHS, there's music out there too which should be encrypted and thrown in a loch. Never to be heard again! I'm not mentioning any in case I offend...

Col