File security on XP

[Dave]

Does XP home edition offer the same password-protected
file/directory security capability like XP pro?

Thanks!

 

[Kevin K]

Hi Dave,

You cannot assign passwords to folders in Windows XP. However, you can set
file permissions. This will allow only certain users to access a folder.
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Read Microsoft Knowledge Base Article:
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP (Q308418)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308418

NOTE: To set permissions your hard drive must use a NTFS File System. If it
does not , Read Microsoft Knowledge Base Article:
HOW TO: Convert a FAT16 or FAT32 Volume to NTFS in Windows XP (Q307881)
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307881

 

[Dave]

Thanks,

So, I can set up limited user account for my kid so that
he will not access all my files?

I know I can do this in XP pro, just want to verify this
is also true for XP home before I buy my home PC.

 

[Kevin K]

Hi Dave,

You're Welcome.

Yes, you can do this in home or pro as long as the drive is NTFS format.