Does anyone know a way to password-protect an entire folder in Explorer, as
opposed to single files in Word or other programs? I'd suggest that if there
is no way, there should be a way, and I'd hope MS might consider programming
in the ability. But maybe there is way, if anyone knows. Thanks,

(Running XP Pro here.)

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Frank88

One cannot password-protect a folder in Windows XP.
For a more secure method, see the following:

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

You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307286

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files
and folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308419

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"Frank88" wrote:

| Does anyone know a way to password-protect an entire folder in Explorer, as
| opposed to single files in Word or other programs? I'd suggest that if there
| is no way, there should be a way, and I'd hope MS might consider programming
| in the ability. But maybe there is way, if anyone knows. Thanks,
|
| (Running XP Pro here.)
|
| --
| Frank88

Frank88 wrote:
> Does anyone know a way to password-protect an entire folder in Explorer, as
> opposed to single files in Word or other programs? I'd suggest that if there
> is no way, there should be a way, and I'd hope MS might consider programming
> in the ability. But maybe there is way, if anyone knows. Thanks,
>
> (Running XP Pro here.)
>


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, 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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