Password protect a folder?

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Daniel Royer

Is it possible to password protect a folder?

Daniel
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Daniel Royer
University of Geneva
daniel at royer dot ch
 
Detlev said:
Create a compressed folder > File > Add Password.
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Thanks Detlev

Daniel

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Daniel Royer
University of Geneva
daniel at royer dot ch
 
Hi,

By zipping it (send to--> compressed folder) first, yes (after zipping it
will be in the file menu). Otherwise no, XP file/folder security works on a
set of permissions, not passwords.

Pro only:
How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

Both Home and Pro:
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
And when you forget a zip password there are plenty of utilities available
on the web to crack it. How secure do you want your data to be?
 
And when you forget a zip password there are plenty of utilities available
on the web to crack it. How secure do you want your data to be?
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WinZip with 256 bit encryption and a 21+ byte password that includes caps, spaces, and special
characters should only take a few years to crack...
 
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