Folder Protection

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TIM HAGEDORN

I want to put a password on some of my folders so only
certain users can access the files contained within. Is
there a way to set this up on my computer? I know that
the files have that option, but I would like to apply it
at the folder level.

Thank you
Tim
 
Hey Tim,

Yes that is possible, if you have a NTFS file system. Be sure to disable
"Use Simple File Sharing" off in the Folder Options. Then use Windows
Explorer to navigate to the folder in question, and right click to select
properties, go to Sharing and Security to set your permissions. If you'd
want these permissions propogated through the subfolders and files, you have
the option of choosing that as well.

<-- Manoj Nayak -->
 
You can't set a password to a folder in XP, you would need a 3rd party
program to do that.
 
Greetings --

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.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783

HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;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.aspx?scid=kb;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.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316

As a work-around, you can place the file in a compressed folder,
and set a password to uncompress the folder to view/access its
contents.


Bruce Chambers

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