Is this best way to hide my files?

[Inceptionist]

I've created a partition (A:\) and I wanted to keep it hidden from other people who will use my PC.
I am administrator of the PC and my account is password protected while other account is Standard User without any password..
To keep my files safe, I've removed everyone else in the 'Security' tab of 'Properties' window.
Now it looks like this:
*i.imgur.com/FNbr0F8.png

Is this best way to hide files and restrict access to them? Will anyone be able to access its contents from other account?
Awaiting reply.
Thanks.

 

[gameranand]

Best way is truecrypt.

 

[arijitsinha]

Instead of removing users from security tab, Add all the users and Deny access for all permissions.

 

[ratul]

I've created a partition (A:\) and I wanted to keep it hidden from other people who will use my PC.

Is this best way to hide files and restrict access to them? Will anyone be able to access its contents from other account?
Awaiting reply.
Thanks.

To hide the drives: open regedit, goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer now create a new DWORD value NoDrives and set its value as 1, no one would be able to see the A:\, though they can access it by typing A:\ in the address bar..
For true hiding and access control, truecrypt is best option as suggested by gameranand.

 

[Zangetsu]

Manual hiding process is good..but automatic process works better so try true crypt

 

[ShankJ]

Truecrypt..

Here-
TrueCrypt - Free Open-Source On-The-Fly Disk Encryption Software for Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X and Linux

 

[theterminator]

But be cautious with TrueCrypt. If anyone gets access to the container file , say while someone else is using your PC with your account while you're out, it can be a nightmare.

 

[arijitsinha]

One thing @OP, If you have created a separate drive only to hide files, why not deleting the drive letter from Disk Management .

When you again want to access the files, just assign the drive letter.

Considering the other users are not so tech geek.

 

[Inceptionist]

@ratul
I know this trick, but users can access drive by entering drive letter, as you have already said.
On my PC, it looks like this if someone tries to access protected drive
*i.imgur.com/NsjherU.jpg

@arijitsinha
What is difference between removing users entirely and denying permissions? Does denying offeres any advantage over removal of users?
& Disk Management is not accessible to other users
*i.imgur.com/5wI1gmO.jpg
To everyone who suggested TrueCrypt, I'm already aware of the software, but I wanted something simple and hassle free.

 

[gameranand]

But be cautious with TrueCrypt. If anyone gets access to the container file , say while someone else is using your PC with your account while you're out, it can be a nightmare.

They can't access unless they have the key or password.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

One thing @OP, If you have created a separate drive only to hide files, why not deleting the drive letter from Disk Management .

When you again want to access the files, just assign the drive letter.

Considering the other users are not so tech geek.

+1. best fool proof way for hiding files.

 

[ariftwister]

One thing @OP, If you have created a separate drive only to hide files, why not deleting the drive letter from Disk Management .

When you again want to access the files, just assign the drive letter.

Considering the other users are not so tech geek.

What about the search results? Will this drive be included in search results ?

 

[dig_it]

I would actually prefer to have windows security and user permissions over hiding the drive.
Add all the users to security tab and specifically "deny access" works better.

 

[gameranand]

What about the search results? Will this drive be included in search results ?

No it will not.

 

[Nerevarine]

compress the file, rename rar to .bmp.. compress again 7zip format, rename it to .pdf or something
remember the order of compression

 

[ariftwister]

No it will not.

Good.. Now can you tell me how to hide the drive letter and assign it back? (cmd commands)

 

[gameranand]

Good.. Now can you tell me how to hide the drive letter and assign it back? (cmd commands)

Really simple just follow the steps
1. Open Disk Management
2. Right Click the Drive and select "Change Drive Letter and Path"
3. Then Click Remove on the next dialog box and confirm it.
4. Drive is hidden now.

 

[arijitsinha]

@arijitsinha
What is difference between removing users entirely and denying permissions? Does denying offeres any advantage over removal of users?
& Disk Management is not accessible to other users

Well I am not sure about the difference, I am saying this from my past experience. My logic about this, If you remove the users, it may happen like when other user is trying to access the folder, a user entry may be automatically created in the security tab and grant allow access(which is by default). But if you specifically add a user and deny the access, it cannot do anything. This may sounds dumb, but I could not find any better explanation.

 

[Gollum]

Offtopic:
SO....you want to hide porn?
I believe all pornfans have already replied

My advice, remove the extension of all files in you happy time file folder

 

[gameranand]

Offtopic:
SO....you want to hide porn?
I believe all pornfans have already replied

How dare you say that in public.

My advice, remove the extension of all files in you happy time file folder

But then accessing them would be difficult as you have to put extensions back on to see the content right ??