Require password on app in Windows 7?

[debian0001]

Is there any way to require a password on an app?

For example, Google Chrome, if I start the app, I want it to require me to type my password in... just this app. I don't want people to access my sites that I keep logged in.

 

[Ketchup]

In Chrome you can go to Advanced Settings and tell it not to save this information.

 

[lxskllr]

That's kind of a half-assed way to implement security. You should have your own account, with encryption. If you want something easier under a single user account, I'd run portable versions of the programs you use from an encrypted folder.

 

[Ketchup]

That's kind of a half-assed way to implement security. You should have your own account, with encryption. If you want something easier under a single user account, I'd run portable versions of the programs you use from an encrypted folder.

Actually I was about to add something similar to my post. I agree doing multiple accounts would be a MUCH easier (and safer) way to go about this.

 

[debian0001]

Don't want a separate account. I found this app, gonna give it a try.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-password-protect-use-of-any-application-in-windows

 

[lxskllr]

Don't want a separate account. I found this app, gonna give it a try.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-password-protect-use-of-any-application-in-windows

It would be trivial to copy the profile(Chrome in this case) to another machine, or browser instance. Chrome wouldn't have to be executed. Asking for permission might stop your 80 year old grandmother, but anyone with an inkling of a clue won't be deterred.

 

[debian0001]

It's fine, I'm not that worried. I just want to not have people open Google Chrome. My friends are dumb.

 

[Nothinman]

It's fine, I'm not that worried. I just want to not have people open Google Chrome. My friends are dumb.

Sounds like they're in good company then. If putting a sign on your door that says "I'm not home, go away. Really." is enough to stop them, then your solution will probably be fine.