TOPIC This article explains how to protect files, folders, and disks using file security, a Mac OS feature introduced with Mac OS 9.0 DISCUSSION You can prevent users from accidentally changing or deleting important information on your hard disk by locking files and disks, and adding password protection. Locking and unlocking files If a file is locked, you can open it and copy its contents, but you can't change or delete the file. To lock a file, click the name of the file, then open the File menu and choose Get Info. Protecting files on a disk You can protect a disk so that the information on it can be viewed but not erased or changed. To protect a hard disk, cartridge, or optical disk, use the Drive Setup application program, inside the Utilities folder on your hard disk. Note: Many disks and cartridges also have locking mechanisms on their cases or containers. See the instructions that came with the disk for more help. Password-protecting your portable computer's hard disk You can protect the contents of your portable computer's hard disk by creating a password. When password security is turned on, you must enter your password when the computer first starts up or when it wakes from sleep (optional). To create a password and turn on password security, use the Password Security control panel. You can change your password or turn off password security at any time. |
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| Document Information | |
| Product Area: | Mac OS System Software |
| Category: | Mac OS 9.0 |
| Sub Category: | System Software Components |
| Keywords: | kmos90 |
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