Password protecting and encrypting received pdf file

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2 total messages Started by FSPH Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:51

#2418

Author: FSPH
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:51

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Hello there,

how can I password protect (and encrypt) a pdf file that I received from someone else? For example, I may get a copy of my tax return from my accountant that I don't want anyone else to see on my computer or when I back up contents of my computer online.

I have only Adobe Reader 8 installed on my computer. So I am not writing these pdf files myself - I realize that then I would have full control over the security settings.

Microsoft Word and Excel files I can password protect. How can I do this for "received pdf files"?

Thank you for your help.

Re: Password protecting and encrypting received pdf file

#2419

Author: graffiti
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:58

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You need Acrobat, not Reader.

Be aware that even then, PDF security is easy to bypass.

I use a Mac for the most part but isn't there any features in Windows that will allow you to protect folders?

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