Password a folder

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You can turn it into a compressed folder and then set a password or use a
third party program. The compressed folder is kind of lame as you can still
see what is in the folder you just can't open the files without the
password. To try it simply select a folder and right click. Select Send
to ->Compressed folder this will create a <filename>.zip file. Double click
to open the .zip file. You will see your folder in it. Select the folder and
go to File->Add password. You can delete the original folder as you no
longer need it.As I mentioned anyone can still open the compressed zip and
see the contents but they won't be able to access the files without the
password. Kind of lame but it works. See here
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,110663-page,1-c,windowstips/article.html

A better option is third party software. I've used this one and it is more
than adequate http://www.fspro.net/hide-folders-xp/
 
Dave said:
Is there any way to password a complete folder in XP?

Thx
Dave
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Like WinNT and Win2K before it, 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

Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired
files/folders.

Best Practices for Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316

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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WOW - Lots of ideas to work on -
I really need to do this (too much 'help' on my comp when I'm not aound"

Appreciate the suggestions - may try them all on for size.

Thx again
Dave
 
Kelly -

I got the video loaded but I don't see how to get the program into notepad.
I'm afraid to copy screen/paste then go from there for fear I'll make a typo
and never recover You've got to understand what you're working with here -
certified amateur :-)

Appreciate any suggestions

Thx again
Dave
 
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