Question: How do I password-protect only some of the files on my Windows 8 computer? Also, how can I password-protect data on a thumb drive? <\/p>\n
Answer: You can't password-protect individual files in Windows 8. But you can opt for a deeper level of file protection called encryption. <\/p>\n
Encryption software will scramble files so that they can only be unscrambled with the same software on the same computer by the same user (assuming each user of the computer has a different login identity). You can also encrypt an entire portable thumb or flash drive. <\/p>\n
Windows 8 will even do the encryption for you through a function called \"Encrypting File System\" that works in connection with Windows Explorer. For a video, see http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/p38d43k<\/a>. For a written explanation with screen shots, see http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ottda5u<\/a>. <\/p>\n Q: When I try to rip an audio CD into my Windows 7 music library, I get the message, \"Windows Media Player cannot rip one or more tracks from the CD.\" What's wrong? <\/p>\n A: The problem could lie within the Windows Media Player settings, or there could be file corruption in the database that stores the music. For detailed instructions on how to deal with either problem, see Microsoft's explanation at http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/mvm9b3a<\/a>. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n