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| Microsoft has released an application that would make it possible for those
| who share a PC or account to store files in a separate folder that only
| they may access. The move has been criticized, however, as some say the
| program could be misused, hiding content from IT administrators.
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| [...]
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| While no support will be given for the product, it will be available to
| those who verify their software as genuine through Microsoft's Windows
| Genuine Advantage Program.
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| But response to Private Folder from some was not positive. "An alleged
| security app that's easily circumvented and completely unsupported, with
| absolutely no documentation? Oh, dear. With all due respect, who the heck
| came up with this and why?" a user named "Drew" posted to the MSBlog on
| Monday.
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| Additionally, if a user loses the password to the folder, there is no way
| for Microsoft --or an administrator -- to unlock the files to regain
| access, something that many of the application's detractors found
| problematic.
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http://www.betanews.com/article/Microsofts_Private_Folder_App_Criticized/1152565309#c333959
No spyware (WGA), no software delivery. Not to mention security
implications...
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