how to create a password to protect my files and directory.

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Hi, I am sharing my computer using windowsXP with some other guys. We
share the same account to log in the windowsxp. Now I would like to
protect my directory using password. So is there any way in windowsXP
that helps me to do this?

Thanks
 
Yes, user accounts are intended to provide exactly that functionality.
Make your own account and choose your password.
 
Hi, I am sharing my computer using windowsXP with some other guys. We
share the same account to log in the windowsxp. Now I would like to
protect my directory using password. So is there any way in windowsXP
that helps me to do this?

Thanks
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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

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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(e-mail address removed) wrote in @g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
Hi, I am sharing my computer using windowsXP with some other guys. We
share the same account to log in the windowsxp. Now I would like to
protect my directory using password. So is there any way in windowsXP
that helps me to do this?
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The best way I've found to handle this situation is the freeware
"Truecrypt". This program allows you to create a container file that
you mount as a "virtual disk" with a passphrase. When mounted you
access the volume as if it were an external disk. When dismounted,
your data is saved encrypted in your container file. Easy to use and
rock solid from my experience as long as you don't forget your
passphrase.

<http://www.truecrypt.org>

HTH,
John
 
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