Compressed Folders and Passwords

I guess it is true that you can no longer password protect a compressed
folder in Windows Vista -- please someone say I am wrong.

If I am write, is there a built-in alternative to password protecting a
file? Or will I have to 3rd party? I want to password protect a file and
email it.

Thanks.

No, you can't use a password to protect files and folders in Windows.
However, some programs that run on Windows do allow you to protect
individual files by using a password.
Visit www.google.com and perform a search for such programs.

Example: http://www.folder-password-expert.com/

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"Refresher" wrote:

I guess it is true that you can no longer password protect a compressed
folder in Windows Vista -- please someone say I am wrong.

If I am write, is there a built-in alternative to password protecting a
file? Or will I have to 3rd party? I want to password protect a file and
email it.

Thanks.