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July 11, 2006

Freeware of the Moment- Microsoft Private Folder

Ms_private_folderIf you share your PC from time to time and have sensitive data you want to keep private and safe then our Freeware of the Moment, Microsoft Private Folder 1.0, might be just the thing you need.  Private Folder installs a password protected folder on your desktop that keeps your personal files from prying eyes.  It also keeps them safe since no one can delete them without access.

Microsoft Private Folder 1.0 requres Windows XP Home, Pro, or Media Center running SP2.  A big raspberry for the video requirement of 800 x 600  which means it won't run at the native UMPC resolution.  Note that Windows Genuine Advantage validation is required to download.

-jk

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Looks like Microsoft pulled the plug on this after corporate users raised concerns:

http://news.com.com/Microsoft+shutters+Windows+private+folders/2100-1012_3-6094481.html?tag=nefd.top

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