Is it possible to password-protect folders in XP?

I have various 'sensitive' files all contained within one folder and would
like to protect this with a password.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Terry Bennett wrote:
> Is it possible to password-protect folders in XP?
>
> I have various 'sensitive' files all contained within one folder and would
> like to protect this with a password.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks
>
>


Like Win2K, WinXP's file security paradigm doesn't rely on, or
allow, the cumbersome method of password protection for individual
applications, files, or folders. Instead, it uses the superior method
of explicitly assigning file/folder permissions to individual users
and/or groups.

HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-us;q308418

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419

HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;298399

Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired
files/folders.

Best Practices for Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;223316

As a crude work-around, if you actually prefer Win9x's way, you can
place the file in a compressed folder, and set a password to uncompress
the folder to view/access its contents. Also, some applications allow
the user to password-protect their specific data files. Read the
specific application's Help files for further information on this
capability.


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Hi,

As Bruce has mentioned, XP relies on permissions, not passwords. However,
you can password the folder if you zip it. Once zipped, you will find a
password option in the file menu.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Terry Bennett" <terry.bennett1@virgin.net> wrote in message
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> Is it possible to password-protect folders in XP?
>
> I have various 'sensitive' files all contained within one folder and would
> like to protect this with a password.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks
>