ntfs

[stan]

I just bought a dell xps with window xp pro on it. I am
not a part of a network, strickly stand along (I have
cable modem). Question. I'd like to have private folders
since I have multiple users in the house. I read
somewhere that the HD needs to be in NTFS format for that
to be possible. I don't know what that is. How can I
found out if my HD is in that format? Currently if I
click on properties of a folder, then go to security,
the "make this folder privite" is greyed out.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

I just bought a dell xps with window xp pro on it. I am
not a part of a network, strickly stand along (I have
cable modem). Question. I'd like to have private folders
since I have multiple users in the house. I read
somewhere that the HD needs to be in NTFS format for that
to be possible. I don't know what that is. How can I
found out if my HD is in that format? Currently if I
click on properties of a folder, then go to security,
the "make this folder privite" is greyed out.

The answer to your question (and more) is on your machine already..

Start -> Help and Support
Search for:
NTFS

In the "Overviews, Articles and Tutorials" section, read the one titled
"Choosing between NTFS, FAT and FAT32" <- should tell you everything you
need to know including HOW to convert if needed.

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Right click the drive itself in Windows Explorer and select Properties. On the General tab, it will tell you what file system you're using.

XP PRO: In Windows Explorer, go to Tools, Folder Options, View and uncheck Use Simple File Sharing. Now, when you right click on a drive, folder or file (on an NTFS partition) and select Properties, you'll see a Security tab. Here you can assign or deny permissions based on user name or user group membership.

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;308419

HOW TO: Disable Simplified Sharing and Password-Protect a Shared Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307874

If your hard disk/partition is not NTFS you will need to convert it. To do this, open a Command Prompt window and enter the following command:

CONVERT X: /FS:NTFS

Where X: is the drive letter you wish to convert. You may also want to see http://www.aumha.org/a/ntfscvt.htm to ensure that you're getting the optimal conversion.

After this step is completed and you've rebooted the computer, if necessary:

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Stan;
Take a look here:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Private.htm

 

[Guest]

You could create a password for your account if you dont have one already. During the password creation process it will ask you if you want to make your private or not.

-Untold Death

----- Jupiter Jones [MVP] wrote: -----

Stan;
Take a look here:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Private.htm