How do I encrypt folder or harddisk drives?

I want to be able to Encrypt folders and Hard Disk Drives for safety purposes.

 

http://www.axantum.com/AxCrypt/

 

I can encrypt a folder a with 4+ Gb of files with this?

 

Don't know if there is any size limitation, it's been a long time since I used the program. All I can say is try it and see.

 

it seems that they encrypt files one by one rather then just encrypt the folder it encrypts each file in the folder instead of just encrypting the folder.

 

Is that a particular problem? I believe there's a means of doing it within Windows if you have XP professional, but it doesn't work for home.

 

well I got home.

 

perhaps try this:
http://www.encrypt-file.com-http.com/

 

how long does that last.

 

20 uses. If you want a decent program to encrypt folders though, expect to pay for it.

 

well how long do programs like this free trail last for http://www.snapfiles.com/features/folderlock-803-450064.php

 

Depends on the software. That info will be contained within the program's documentation.