How do I stop others from accessing my files?

1 Answer. Have a look at some of the File and Folder permissions settings. Right click on the files/folders you don’t want ‘Steam’ to access, click the ‘Security’ tab, then ‘Edit’ under permissions. Then navigate through the list of users displayed, select ‘Steam’, and select ‘Deny’ under ‘Full Access’.

How do I protect my personal files?

10 tips to protect your files on your PC and in the Cloud

1. Keep your computer and devices updated.
2. Create a strong password.
3. Use Microsoft Defender.
4. Encrypt your hard drive.
5. Encrypt your mobile device.
6. Add security information to your cloud storage account.
7. Use two-factor verification (2FA)

How can I see who is logged into my computer remotely?

Remotely

1. Hold down the Windows Key, and press “R” to bring up the Run window.
2. Type “CMD“, then press “Enter” to open a command prompt.
3. At the command prompt, type the following then press “Enter“: query user /server:computername.
4. The computer name or domain followed by the username is displayed.

How do I lock files on my computer?

* Here’s how:

1. Find and select the folder or file you want to encrypt.
2. Right-click on the folder or file and select Properties.
3. Open the General tab, and select the Advanced button.
4. Check the box next to Encrypt contents to secure data.
5. After checking the box, select Apply and click OK.

How do I prevent a user from accessing my files?

Select the user you would like to prevent from accessing your files, and select the box underneath that reads “Deny. ” Repeat this step for any other users you would like to deny access to.

How can I protect my personal privacy on my computer?

By making changes to your computer to prevent unauthorized access, you are also protecting your personal privacy. Here are some steps to take to properly secure your computer and prevent others from accessing your files on both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Set up password protection.

How do I turn off remote access to my computer?

Select Control Panel. In the search box on the top right, enter “Remote”. Click on “Allow remote access to this computer” to open the Remote Access Settings. Uncheck the Checkbox “Allow remote support connections to this computer”.

How do I stop people from sharing a Google Drive file?

If you’re sharing a Google Drive file that you own, which has sensitive content, you can stop people from re-sharing, downloading, printing, or copying the file or changing access permissions. To restrict sharing for shared drives, see Get started with shared drives.