Make a folder private

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I am running XP Pro SR2. I have 2 hard drives both formated for NTSF. I share
my entire second drive on my network, however there is one folder on that
drive that absolutly needs to remain private. What must I do to limit access
to that file to the one computer so that only I can access it
 
moe said:
I am running XP Pro SR2. I have 2 hard drives both formated for NTSF. I
share my entire second drive on my network, however there is one folder on
that drive that absolutly needs to remain private. What must I do to limit
access to that file to the one computer so that only I can access it
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XP does not use passwords to protect resources. It uses 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

Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.

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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