Re: Passwords

The "Make this folder private" check box is not enabled. How do I enable this
box?

"Bruce Chambers" wrote:

> Jhcorsair wrote:
> > Can I password protect a program with Windows XP?
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
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>
> Bruce Chambers
>
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>

Jhcorsair wrote:
> The "Make this folder private" check box is not enabled. How do I enable this
> box?
>

You have to be using the NTFS file system. Also, not all folders can
be so marked.

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