folder password protection

Is there a way to password protect a folder on an external hard-drive?
I use folder acces, for my desktop, but was wondering if there's a separate way of doing it, without having to have the program installed on/in THE OS.
The minute I uninstall folder access from my computer, the password protected folder on my external, turns back into a regular folder, so this is why I'm asking.
Thanks... .

 

I've had the same problem. Have you tryed encrypting the folder or files inside?

I want to hear everybody else's suggestions.

 

nope i haven't.
the whole encryption process skurrrs me lol
guess ill give it a shot

 

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Security_Toolkit_d4849.html

 

You may have read this already .. seems like the site did alot of research..and there is a free trial DL at the bottom.

http://www.infopackets.com/channels...041111_password_protect_files_and_folders.htm

 

jus'playin'...you da man...thanks: