How to password protect files in windows 7 for free?

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Anna wanted to know if there’re any other ideas for how to protect files in Windows 7 in addition to use WinRAR.

Refer to password protect files and folders in computer, you’d better find a good file encryption software. If you would like to use this method to do your job, I think AxCrypt will do you a favor. AxCrypt is the leading open source file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with Windows to compress, encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with individual files. The following is about how to use this free tool.

1. Go to its official website to download AxCrypt, and then install it in your computer.
2. Simply right click on any file/folder and select “AxCrypt -> Encrypt”.
3. On the coming dialog box, enter your passphrase twice and press OK. You can also specify a key file to further enhance the security (optional).

If you are not satisfied with AxCrypt , you can have a try of TrueCrypt, which lets you create virtual encrypted disks where you can protect select files. Also you can use full disk encryption software, which is a good alternative to file encryption software. Although this takes more time and effort than encrypting select files does, it offers more security, and it’s great for laptops and netbooks that can easily go missing. In this case, you can use DiskCryptor.

DiskCryptor is a free, open-source program that can encrypt entire drives, including the drive where Windows is installed. Best of all, it usually doesn’t require you to format the Windows drive. Instead, you can just apply the encryption without having to worry about reinstalling Windows.

Besides, TrueCrypt, the most popular encryption software, also offers similar encryption, but it sometimes does require you to format the Windows drive. And if your computer is running the Ultimate or Enterprise edition of Windows 7 or Vista, you can use Microsoft’s included BitLocker feature to encrypt your entire drive. BitLocker offers protection for all of your personal files and documents, as well as for all of the system files and cached or saved passwords on your drive.

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What to do if you forgot computer administrator password?

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

If you lost or forgot your computer admin password, you can reset or remove it in order to regain access to your computer again. In this article, it will tell you how to remove computer admin password after forgetting it on Windows and Mac.

For Windows Users

Being a Windows 7/Vista/XP user, you are able to create a password reset disk for the admin account after adding a password to it. So when you forgot the admin password, you can change the lost computer password in seconds.

If you never create a password reset disk in advance, it doesn’t matter as long as you can log into your Windows through another user account with admin privileges. After logging to this user account, you can type “lusrmgr.msc” in the Start search box to bring up the Local Users and Groups window. Next expand the User folder and you’ll see the administrator account, right-click it and select Reset password to reset its password to a new one.

Never feel frustrated if the above information doesn’t do you a favor. Efficient Windows password reset applications are always out there to fix your problem. Take Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery for example, it allows you to burn a bootable password reset USB or CD/DVD in any computer. To reset your forgotten computer administrator password, you just need to boot the target computer from the disk for password reset. It will cost you a few minutes. 100% secure is guaranteed. No data loss or damage.

For Mac users

If you are running a Mac, the Administrator account is enabled by default. This account is not required to be named “administrator”, but it does have administrative privileges that enable you to make any changes on the computer system. When you forgot the admin password, you can take advantage of the installation CD/DVD to remove it.

1. Insert the Mac OS X installation CD/DVD and restart your computer.
2. Hold in the “C” key immediately after the Mac startup sound comes on to boot from the disc.
4. Click the desired display language, and then click the “Next” button.
5. Click the “Utilities” menu.
6. Click “Reset password”.
7. Click the Apple computer’s internal hard drive.
8. Click the administrative account from which you want to remove the password.
9. Leave the password boxes clear and click the “Save” button to remove the password.
10. Click “OK” and restart the computer.

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Windows 7 overtakes Windows XP in global market for the first time

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

In October, Windows 7 for the first time surpassed Windows XP in global market share, according to statistics from StatCounter. It means that Windows 7 finally has become the world’s most popular desktop operating system.

Currently, Windows 7 is at the top with a market share of 40.18 percent while only 38.66 percent of desktop computers are powered by XP and Windows Vista only accounts for 11.21 percent. The data also shows Mac OS X only commands 7.27 percent of the market.

Windows 7 overtakes Windows XP

Please that these numbers are based on web usage (visitor stats to 3+ million sites), so it they won’t map exactly to the physical installed base.

Back in October 2009 Microsoft released the long awaited and highly acclaimed Windows 7 operating system. Unlike Windows Vista, Windows 7 managed to do what where Vista failed: Eat away share from XP at an accelerating pace. Within three months, it overtook Mac OS X. Within 10 months, it overtook Windows Vista. Now, two years after its launch, it’s finally overtaken Windows XP.

Undoubtedly, Windows 7 can be called a big success for Microsoft, especially when compared to Windows Vista. Then will its next generation, Windows 8, be a success? I have no idea about it. Let’s expect the launch of this new Windows operating system.

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How to change admin password on a PC or Mac?

Posted on October 14, 2011 by admin

In the article we provide you efficient solutions to resetting the forgotten computer password. And in this article, we are going to have a look at how to change the admin password on a PC and Mac respectively.

How to change Windows admin password?

Regarding the procedures to change the admin password in Windows, it’s extremely easy. Go to Start button > Control Panel > Family Safety and User Accounts > User Accounts, then click “Change your password” link on the coming User Accounts window to do your job. Your current Windows password is required for this operation.

Another easier alternative is to bring up the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del after logging into your Windows user account, then click Change a password, type your old password, type your new password, type your new password again to confirm it, and then press ENTER. The current password is also needed for the alternative.

If you forgot the password for the admin account but need to change its password, an effective method is to change it via another user account with admin privileges. Failed to do that, the left option for you is either using a password reset disk or resorting to Windows password recovery applications like Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery.

How to change admin password on Mac?

Similar to Windows, there’s at least one user account labeled as an administrator in the Mac OS X operating system. The administrator has the highest access privileges possible and is the only user allowed to install or delete software. To protect your privacy, change your laptop password periodically.

Log in to your Mac computer with an account that currently has administrator privileges, click the “System Preferences” icon on your screen’s dock, and then choose the “Accounts” control panel under the “System” category. Next you can click on your account name in the list on the left side of the control panel window, and then choose the “Password” tab at the top of the window. Click the “Change Password” button next to your account icon.

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What to do if you forgot Windows password and Mac password?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Today most users are accustomed to setting a strong password to keep their computers secure, no matter whether they use a PC or Mac. It’s a good habit without doubt, but it may result in terrible problems as people are easy to forget the password. In this article, you will learn what you should do if you forgot Windows password or mac password.

Forgot Windows password
In reality, you are able to create a password reset disk in Windows 7/Vista/XP in advance to in case you forget the Windows login password. If you forget to do that job before the eventuality occurs, the following Windows password recovery software will be what you need.

1. Download and install Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery from its official website.
Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery can help you instantly reset a forgotten Windows password in a few minutes without any data loss or damage.

2. Launch this program and insert a CD or USB drive in computer.

3. Create a bootable password reset disk with the CD/USB

4. Insert the CD/USB to the computer you want to reset password of after creating the bootable disk.

5. Boot the computer from the CD/USB drive.

6. Reset forgotten Windows password to blank.

7. Log on to the computer without password.

Forgot Mac password
If you forgot your administrator password on Mac OS X, you can reset the administrator password using its Install disc.

1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer.

2. When you hear the startup tone, press and hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.

3. When the Language Chooser appears, select your language and click Continue.

4. Choose Utilities > Reset Password.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.

6. Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down the mouse button to eject the disc.

7. You can change your login keychain password in Keychain Access to match your new account password to unlock your keychain when you log in.

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How to password protect your PCs and Macs?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by admin

Today nearly everyone’s computer contains a lot of personal information like email messages, and even a log of Internet activities and confidential company files. Under this circumstance it’s necessary for one to get into the habit of protecting your device with a strong password to avoid prying eyes. In this article, you will learn how to password protect your computer, no matter whether it’s a PC or a Mac.

Password Protect a PC
Windows incorporates built-in features to let you create multiple Windows users and add passwords to these users to stop unauthorized access. It even allows you to create Windows password reset disk for the user accounts to in case that you forgot the password in future. Regarding how to password protect a PC, the following directions are what you need to learn.
1. Go to User Account window by clicking Start, Control Panel, Family Safety and User Accounts, User Account.

2. Click on “Create a password for your user account”.

3. Type a password for the user account, type again to confirm it, type a password hint and click “Create password” button.
Password Protect a Mac

When it comes to a Mac, the first thing you should do is disable your Mac’s auto-login. This will prevent your Mac from going straight to the Finder when you turn it on. You’ll be required to type a password to access anything.
1. Go to Apple menu >> System Preferences >> Security.

2. Check the Disable automatic login checkbox on the coming security window.

3. Return to the main System Preferences window by clicking the back button. Select Accounts.

4. Select Login Options. Make sure the Automatically log in as checkbox is unchecked. Under Display login window as, select either List of users or Name and password.

The List of users option will provide a list of users when you first start up your Mac. To log in, you click on your user name and type your password. Use the Name and password option for an added layer of security. This will require you to type in both your user name and password.

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How to get back your lost data for free?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

When you forgot Windows password, you can use free Windows password hacker like OPhcrack to solve your problem. When you need to convert PDF files to Word documents, free Nemo PDF To Word will be what you are seeking for. Then will you be able to find free applications when you lost your data due to deletion, virus attack, formatting, and so on? The answer is yes without doubt. Following are the top 3 free data recovery tools on market.

1. Recuva
Recuva is the most popular and free data recovery tool. With Recuva, you can restore files that have been accidentally deleted from the computer, a USB drive, an MP3 player or even a memory card from your photo camera. It is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

2. Pandora Recovery
Pandora Recovery allows you to find and recover recoverable deleted files from NTFS and FAT-formatted volumes, regardless of their type – you can recover pictures, songs, movies or documents. It is compatible with Windows 2000/2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

3. FreeUndelete
FreeUndelete is a tool to recover files that have prominence as an easy to use interface. It restores deleted files, including those removed from Windows Recycle Bin. It works on Windows 2000/2003/2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

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How to bypass forgotten password in Windows 7

Posted on September 14, 2011 by admin

How to bypass forgotten password in windows 7? – This seems to be an often asked question nowadays. Normally you can reset the forgotten Windows 7 password by a password reset disk or another accessible admin account.

Unfortunately you may be not good at computer and don’t know that you can create a password reset disk to in case of forgotten password in advance. What’s worse, you only have one account or one administrator user account in your computer.

I spent more than an hour searching for a way to do Windows 7 password reset and was almost ready to give up when I discovered a great Windows 7 password reset tool that will reset any login password to Windows 7 with a CD/DVD or USB flash drive. The best part is – it supports instant recovery and guarantees 100% recovery rate! I’m talking about Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery – an efficient utility to reset your lost password in minutes.

Resetting forgotten Windows 7 password is very easy:
Go to http://www.anypasswordrecovery.com/
Download Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery, and then install and run it.

Insert a CD/DVD or USB flash drive in the computer

Create a bootable Windows 7 password reset disk by clicking Burn a bootable CD/DVD or USB drive and clicking Burn button

When it is done, remove the bootable disk and insert it in the computer you want to reset password of.

Boot the computer from the created Windows 7 password reset disk.

It will bring up Windows PE where you can see Rekeysoft Windows Password Recovery again.

Follow its instructions to reset the forgotten windows 7 password to blank.

I once used it and I must say the password reset speed was fast and no any data damage or loss occurred. It allowed me to get back in my computer in a few minutes. It’s extremely easy to use. Even so, here I also suggest is to create a password reset disk in advance.

Rekeysof Windows Password Recovery is more than Windows 7 password reset tool – it can also reset forgotten password to Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Windows server 2008(R2)/2003(R2).

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