Making a folder private

[Guest]

I would like to make a particular folder private i.e. other users on my com
wont be able to have access to it. I understand that this can be done by
right-clicking on the folder and clicking on the option "Sharing and
Security" and under the "Sharing" tab check the option "Make this folder
private". However I cant click on the box. This folder is under "My
Documents", which technically makes it possible to make private. What's wrong?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Set the My Documents Folder as "Private" in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399&Product=winxp

You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307286&Product=winxp

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I would like to make a particular folder private i.e. other users on my com
| wont be able to have access to it. I understand that this can be done by
| right-clicking on the folder and clicking on the option "Sharing and
| Security" and under the "Sharing" tab check the option "Make this folder
| private". However I cant click on the box. This folder is under "My
| Documents", which technically makes it possible to make private. What's wrong?

 

[Guest]

okie.. thanks.. i figured my problem is cos my file system is FAT32. i
followed the steps to convert it to NTFS. however this command came up:
"Enter current volume label for drive C: " what do i enter? oso, by changing
my file system, will my computer be affected in any way? thanks =)

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Open MY COMPUTER. The Volume Label is the
name next to C: For example, if it shows "Local
DISK (C, the Volume Name is Local Disk. If
there is no name, don't enter one and just hit enter.

Read the following before proceeding:

Converting FAT32 to NTFS in Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.htm

[Courtesy of Alex Nichol, MS-MVP]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| okie.. thanks.. i figured my problem is cos my file system is FAT32. i
| followed the steps to convert it to NTFS. however this command came up:
| "Enter current volume label for drive C: " what do i enter? oso, by changing
| my file system, will my computer be affected in any way? thanks =)