Folder security

[D. Hudson]

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I am using XP Pro. Is there a way to just have one folder that requires a
password in My Documents? I don't have a network per say ( I have a laptop
with a wireless card that uses my PC modem for internet access). Anyway, I
have no other passwords protecting stuff on my PC, but I want just one
folder to be password protected.
Can I do it, and how, please?
Thanks!
DH

 

[Malke]

Hope this is the right place to post this...

I am using XP Pro. Is there a way to just have one folder that requires a
password in My Documents? I don't have a network per say ( I have a laptop
with a wireless card that uses my PC modem for internet access). Anyway, I
have no other passwords protecting stuff on my PC, but I want just one
folder to be password protected.
Can I do it, and how, please?

XP and Vista do not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based
operating systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help
you with that:

How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open
the zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password".
Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".


Malke

 

[D. Hudson]

Thanks Malke.

XP and Vista do not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating
systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with
that:

How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open
the zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password".
Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".


Malke
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[Dennis Dow]

Hope this is the right place to post this...

I am using XP Pro. Is there a way to just have one folder that requires a
password in My Documents? I don't have a network per say ( I have a laptop
with a wireless card that uses my PC modem for internet access). Anyway, I
have no other passwords protecting stuff on my PC, but I want just one
folder to be password protected.
Can I do it, and how, please?
Thanks!
DH

You could encrypt a folder with any number of tools. I can't speak to
encrypting the My Documents folder, never tried that particular one.

Dennis