Even with NTFS cant make folders private

[TheWhizKid]

I am 200 % sure that my D drive is formatted as NTFS.

Yet I cannot password protect my files or make the folders private.

That option is simply greyed out.

What am I missing ?


TheWhizKId

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP does not have the capability to password-protect
an individual file or folder. Instead, read the following:

HOW TO: Set the My Documents Folder as "Private" in Windows ­XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399&Product=winxp

You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307286&Product=winxp

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for ­files and folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx

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| I am 200 % sure that my D drive is formatted as NTFS.
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| Yet I cannot password protect my files or make the folders private.
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| That option is simply greyed out.
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| What am I missing ?
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| TheWhizKId

 

[Alex Nichol]

I am 200 % sure that my D drive is formatted as NTFS.

Yet I cannot password protect my files or make the folders private.

XP does not handle file protection by passwords, anyway

If you have XP Pro, then Folder Options - View - Uncheck 'Use Simple
File sharing'

Only possible to set in Home by booting to Safe mode initially