The protection tag has no wiki summary.
2
votes
5answers
426 views
Rock-solid hardening of a Windows 7 system?
I am historically a Linux guy, and only use Windows when I absolutely have to via VM. However, I recently purchased a new rig so that I can keep a dedicated Windows 7 machine up for hard work ...
0
votes
2answers
110 views
Protecting USB flash drive against viruses
I got some questions about USB FLash drive protection:
I'm using Panda USB Vaccine to protect my Flash drive. As far as I know, Panda's app makes autorun file read-only. Imagine
that, my flash drive ...
0
votes
1answer
283 views
How to clear Symantec Endpoint Protection logs
In Symantec Endpoint Protection, I want all the logs to be cleared. E.g., in Antivirus and Antispyware Protection Logs, and Risk Log tab, when I select an item and click either Clean or Delete, I got ...
0
votes
0answers
66 views
Creating a Protected Form in Word 2003 with Using Tab Keys to Move from Field to Field
I have created forms with several form fields in which users can enter text, and I would like
users to be able to use the tab key to skip from one form field to
the next without having to use their ...
0
votes
2answers
156 views
Protect the settings page in Chrome
Is there any way to protect with password the settings page in Google Chrome? Exactly, the extensions page.
I do not want anyone in my household except me has access to the settings. The only ...
1
vote
1answer
90 views
Is there a way to password protect a windows application on Windows 7 without changing the exe?
I want to password-protect a few applications (not just files/folders) on Windows 7, such that, there is no change to the protected application's .exe file itself.
Since the .exe files can't be ...
1
vote
1answer
91 views
MS Excel 2010 - Unprotect Grouping Controls
I have an Microsoft Excel 2010 spreadsheet that I want to share with my team on a read-only basis; I want to prevent them from modifying it, so that I keep control of changes.
It's quite large, and ...
3
votes
1answer
165 views
Why does pasting into an unprotected cell in Excel protect it?
While researching the answer to this question, I stumbled across a rather odd behavior in Excel related to unprotected cells in protected worksheets.
To see what I mean, create a new workbook, ...
0
votes
2answers
92 views
Excel protection options - when different areas need to be updated by different staff
When using password protection in Excel 7 - what options do you have that don't require you to re-enter the password again before saving/closing the file - ie to keep it protected if you happen to ...
1
vote
1answer
54 views
can I protect my computer with multiple user accounts?
I used to spend most of my time downloading things off the internet until I got viruses in my computer(tons) So I had to redo my computer. I am playing it smart this time and I'm more careful in what ...
2
votes
1answer
152 views
how to remove write protection in memory card?
I have a 4 gb micro sd card ,now my memory card is not properly working and when i insert card into phone it shows card is write protected..
it even not recognised in system give me a helpful solution ...
0
votes
0answers
21 views
is it possible to comment (and edit) a copy of a comment-disabled pdf?
I would like to know if it is possible to freely add comments to (and edit in general) a comment-disabled pdf saved with "save a copy" feature.
0
votes
1answer
198 views
Touchpad on MacBook is shiny?
I noticed that the touchpad was getting a little shiny on the middle-most part. I just want to know if there's a way to clean this and restore the laptop to its previous texture? If there's no way to ...
1
vote
1answer
58 views
How to protect a Windows folder without encryption
How can I protect a folder on Windows without encrypting its contents?
We have an option of creating Windows accounts for different users. But if multiple users are working on the same machine, we ...
0
votes
0answers
81 views
Disadvantages of EWF over other commercial write filters?
I need to set up a new Win installation on laptop, that will be protected by both full drive snapshots and realtime protection, for which thought to keep using EWF (from Embedded kit).
...
0
votes
1answer
188 views
Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 Issues
SEP 11 is preventing me from using a couple of utilities on a Windows 2008 R2 64 bit server. Mainly Broadcom NIC utility for NIC teaming. I find if I configure the server the way I want and then ...
0
votes
1answer
248 views
Secured excel sheet cannot expand/collapse grouped columns
We have an Excel spreadsheet with a secured/protected sheet. Only a small number of cells are open for editing. Now that it is protected, we cannot expand or collapse the columns in that sheet ...
4
votes
2answers
57 views
What debugger is preventing my application from further execution?
I have an auto-run application that says:
So, I go on and debug it and see:
(df0.c2c): Access violation - code c0000005 (first chance)
First chance exceptions are reported before any exception ...
1
vote
1answer
233 views
“Format > Protection” is greyed out in Visio 2003
I use Visio 2003 (With CaseMap) and when I try to modify my documents, I get the following error message:
Shape protection and/or layer properties prevent complete execution of this command (MS Link)
...
2
votes
1answer
2k views
Password protect any folder without any third party software?
Just wanted to know, is it possible to password protect any confidential folder without any third party software?
I am using Windows 7 x86 Professional Edition. But the folder i need to protect could ...
1
vote
2answers
193 views
Ubuntu: crypt user's home directory and protect from admin?
I have the following problem:
I need to run some scripts on a Ubuntu machine but I do not want those scripts to be visible by anybody. What could be the best way to do that ?
I was thinking of the ...
1
vote
1answer
520 views
How to disable the Grub2 menu from displaying
As part of my attempts to protect my computer from physical hacking by my client, see enter link description here, I am struggling with Grub2, specifically with how to prevent it from showing the boot ...
0
votes
2answers
52 views
dust protection for new NAS
I just got a new Netgear ReadyNAS and I am a bit worried about DUST.
What can I do to reduce the chances of dust damage ?
Would mounting it to a wall or shelf help with this ?
Can I build some ...
2
votes
1answer
250 views
Should I use an SMPS cord without an earth-pin? [closed]
> Possible Duplicate:
Does a desktop power supply need to be grounded?
A further follow-up to my question What precautions when using multi-rail SMPS? ;
Should I use an SMPS cord that ...
0
votes
1answer
840 views
Google Chrome, GDI++, and --no-sandbox
I use Google Chrome as the most preferrable web browser, and I'm also a fan of GDI++ (but not gdipp) tool that allows to replace the system font renderer to a MacOS-like one. That tool is able to ...
0
votes
1answer
216 views
Prevent machine in a LAN from receiving a remote shutdown
I'm probably just overreacting, but I recently came across a LAN-scanner that showed me the option "remote shutdown", for all found computers on the scanned network.
Now, how exactly does this work? ...
0
votes
1answer
681 views
Can't type text into table cell when form is protected in Word 2002
I created several tables in an Word 2002 document to act as a form for users to fill out. In some cells I added check boxes and dropdown lists for people to select options from.
When I click on the ...
0
votes
1answer
39 views
Excel protecting worksheet
I'm trying to protect a sheet in Excel, I have some rows and colums hidden. I don't wan't anyone else to unhide these. How Can I achieve this. This is the only thing I want to protect.
I'm working ...
1
vote
1answer
1k views
Windows 7 / 64 bit: Folder stays write protected after change
I really dont understand that: I have a folder, on which I want to REMOVE write protection, so that every application can write inside that folder. When I click on properties I can uncheck the ...
5
votes
2answers
102 views
How could I lock the system up securely?
I have a client that doesn't not have money to pay for the repairs I have done, BUT she wants the computer in her sights. How could I lock the system up so that she cannot use it or crack the password ...
0
votes
1answer
131 views
How can I password protect a folder in Windows Vista? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Password protect a folder
For example: I store my payslips in digital form on my computer. How can I prevent someone who has legitimate access to the computer from ...
1
vote
3answers
979 views
Excel workbook protection: how can I stop users tampering with a workbook?
I have a workbook with a lot of sheets, macro's and calculations going on. I now need to send this sheet out (not forseen before yesterday). How do I lock it down so that users:
are unable to ...
2
votes
4answers
171 views
How to prevent myself from accidentaly remove/change files?
I'm using Ubuntu 10.04. I have a large directory with (many sub-directories) and data files I use quite often in my scripts. I would like to make sure I never accidentally remove/overwrite/change any ...
3
votes
4answers
2k views
Make a USB drive read only
I have a 1.5TB USB drive with many important files that I want to give to a friend (they have Windows7) for reading only purposes. thumbscrew appears to flip a registry switch but it seems to be on ...
0
votes
4answers
199 views
Encrypt shared files on AD Domain
Can I encrypt shared files on windows server and allow only authenticated domain users have access to these files?
The scenario as follows:
I have a software development company, and I would like to ...
2
votes
1answer
1k views
Creating limited user account on Windows 7
I'm sharing my PC (Win 7 x64 Home Premium) with a friend, and I wanna create a guest user for her. I don't want her to reach my files, Windows settings, program adjustments etc. She should just surf ...
0
votes
3answers
148 views
Protecting Excel cell contents
How to protect Excel cells contents in Excel worksheet and also in its xml file format?
I want cells to be read only.
6
votes
5answers
3k views
Best laptop cooling pad (to protect your lap)
I'm looking for laptop cooling pad to protect my laptop from getting too hot and (more importantly to me) to protect my lap from the heat when I'm working with the laptop on my lap.
I'm currently ...
3
votes
3answers
1k views
Does RAID 1 protect against corruption?
Does Raid 1 protect against data corruption? For example, let's say that I am keeping all of my important files on a NAS that uses 2 disks in a RAID 1. If one hard drive has some kind of internal ...
1
vote
2answers
276 views
Is excel + zip encryption good enough to protect your password file?
i've been keeping all my password into one excel file and encrypting them with winzip highest 256bit protection but recently i'm stumbled onto this article on lifehacker
so i'm wondering if the ...
2
votes
1answer
308 views
I want to use Picasa Web Gallery for showing my portfolio and making it public, yet I don't want user to be able to click on it, and order prints of my work
When you click on the slideshow it brings you to the google picasa site, and it allows one to order prints! is there a way to disable this feature?
3
votes
4answers
217 views
Does Software Virtualization Reduce a Program's Operating Speed?
First off, I found Altiris SVS as a software virtualization system for easy program management and protection from viruses. Are there any others (more recent) that work better?
Will running programs ...
0
votes
6answers
899 views
I need to password protect the entire computer
Everything I open needs to ask for a password. What software will help do do this task? I am using Windows XP 32 bit.
Answer: I right-clicked any .EXE I wanted to prompt me a password -> Advanced -> ...
1
vote
2answers
215 views
How do i blacklist files from opening? on windows? explorer or firefox?
Is there a way i can blacklist multiple files? right now i am thinking exe, msi and bat. I need a list of dangerous file extension (one i found online had rtf and mp3 on it WTF, exploitable files does ...
2
votes
1answer
68 views
What do I need to know before buying a domain from an individual seller?
What steps do I need to take in order to ensure a successful transaction and protect myself from getting scammed?
3
votes
5answers
312 views
CD/DVD discs protection & recovery methods
I have loads of CDs and DVDs in my archive mostly containing programs, photos and videos. Some of them are either damaged from the edges or scratched.
How can I recover my data on those old disks? ...
0
votes
3answers
402 views
Linux /usr/bin file disappears after reboot
I have moved an executable binary into /usr/bin. This worked, allowing me to run the program as expected.
However, after the next reboot, I noticed the command did not respond, and when I checked ...
1
vote
3answers
616 views
Do Windows Vista/7 have memory protection?
Is it possible for a program to access another program's memory directly and read from (or write to) it, or to "inherit" the old contents of memory reclaimed from another program? (ie if it doesn't ...
1
vote
4answers
169 views
Do I need firewall in this setup?
My home network connects to the Internet via a cable modem which is connected to a router. This router is what connects my different network appliances together (printer, switch, computers etc).
I ...
8
votes
5answers
324 views
How to help children avoid the dangers of internet [closed]
I am sure many of you "SuperUsers" have children, and you have the internet.
What software, computer settings, etc do you do to protect your children?
I feel strongly that the best defense is to ...
