Max Wanadoo
max.wanadoo at gmail.com
Fri Dec 11 14:23:39 CST 2009
Hi Rob, 1. download and install Truecrypt (free) 2. decide on whether you want a container (file) or a complete drive (yep, the whole drive if you want). 3. decide if you want visible to others or not. 4. decide on encryption type (it explains them) 5. decide on the size of container. 6. decide on a password. The longer the better. You cannot later change it unless you have the purchased program. 7. run the encryption program. 8. when finished, run truecrypt again and "mount" it to a drive letter of your choice (it will show you available ones). 9. it will then look just like any other drives. You can create /delete folders, files etc. absolutely no difference. 10. copy your mdb in the mounted drive and use it as normal. 11. when finished, dismount the drive and it will then appear as a garbage file to the outside world. 12. The daily use of it is so simple and easy. 13. I have been using it for years. Couple of points: 1. If you are worrying about somebody copying the encrypted file and then working on it, make it a hugh size. I have, for example, a personal mdb of a few hundred Mbytes sitting inside a multi-Gbyte encrypted file. Try to suck the sense out of that!! 2. You can also run it auto from USB memory sticks etc. 3. The only gotcha I have come across is to beware of upgrading the truecrypt program without first mounting and moving the contents of the previous version, then upgrade and copy the "stuff" back into the new version. The newer version will not "see" the older version (it may do on a paid version though). 4. If I lose my memory stick, I don't have to worry about somebody accessing the info on there. Hth Max -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Robert Sent: 11 December 2009 12:43 To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] Access 2007 Password Cracker Max, Interesting.. How exactly does this work? Are there any performance hits when accessing the encrypted db from a FE? WBR Robert -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Max Wanadoo Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 2:38 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] Access 2007 Password Cracker Hi Darry, This shows the ease at which passwords can be broken and exactly why I store my mdbs etc in a TrueCrypt (TC) container. To get to the mdb you have to first crack the TC code and not only is that near-impossible in a normal life span using the fastest computers known to mankind, but its very existence can be hidden. And FREE. Max -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Collins, Darryl Sent: 11 December 2009 04:28 To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: Re: [AccessD] Access 2007 Password Cracker I own and use this software. Never had any problem, does the job fast and well so the initial fee has been well worth it. I always think these things will be a 'once off' but I have used it many times over the years for all sorts of things. http://www.lostpassword.com/ Here is the MS Access specific page http://www.lostpassword.com/access.htm Anyway... See if that going to suit you. Cheers Darryl. -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Reuben Cummings Sent: Friday, 11 December 2009 2:15 PM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: [AccessD] Access 2007 Password Cracker I need the password for some A2007 db's (a new client wants me to pull data out of a competitor's software that I am replacing). Any suggestions for how to get the password? I found a lot of options, but would appreciate some input on what you all are using. And free would be cool as this is hopefully a one time deal. Reuben Cummings -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com "This e-mail and any attachments to it (the "Communication") is, unless otherwise stated, confidential, may contain copyright material and is for the use only of the intended recipient. 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