Password on Folders

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Jay Stevens

Is it possible to put passwords on selected folders, so people can't open
them up?
I have Windows XP Pro.

Thanks
 
Jay said:
Is it possible to put passwords on selected folders, so people can't
open them up?
I have Windows XP Pro.

Thanks
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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, you can use third-party software like WinZip. Google
"password protect folders software" for other options.

Malke
 
Jay said:
Is it possible to put passwords on selected folders, so people can't open
them up?
I have Windows XP Pro.

Thanks
Click to expand...

I am using Windows XP Home and have found a third party software that
not only allows you password protect folders but also hides them for
you in a special locker that only you can access with the appropriate
password.
Here is the link:
www.newsoftwares.net/folderlx—ð2F

Jayfin
 
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