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Is there a way from protecting a file with a password?

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i wont to protect a file with a password , so it can't be opened without the password
kinda like those file lock programs you can find on the web.

is this possible in vb6 ? if so how would i be able to do it ?


i am new to vb had a small attempt and was no where near , thanks for your time/help

Rob

i have made a small password form (form1) which i would like to use as the password protection for the file
Mar 30 '08 #1
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