Password protecting Folders

[Guest]

My drives are NTFS but when I right click a folder, select properties and
sharing; Under "Local sharing and security" the system does not allow me
access to the "Make this folder private" check box. Any ideas to resolve
this would be greatly appreciated
Thanks

 

[Nepatsfan]

(e-mail address removed),

My drives are NTFS but when I right click a folder, select
properties and sharing; Under "Local sharing and security"
the system does not allow me access to the "Make this
folder private" check box. Any ideas to resolve this would
be greatly appreciated
Thanks

I'm guessing you're using XP Home Edition. If that's the case,
the only files and folders you'll be able to make private are
those in your user profile. Take a look at this article for
more information.

You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q307286/

If you're using XP Professional, take a look here,

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

Use access control to restrict who can use your files
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/accesscontrol.mspx

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Gordon]

My drives are NTFS but when I right click a folder, select properties and
sharing; Under "Local sharing and security" the system does not allow me
access to the "Make this folder private" check box. Any ideas to resolve
this would be greatly appreciated
Thanks

Turn off Simple File Sharing. In Windows Explorer go to Tools-Folder
Options-View and scroll right down to the bottom.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

My drives are NTFS but when I right click a folder, select properties and
sharing; Under "Local sharing and security" the system does not allow me
access to the "Make this folder private" check box. Any ideas to resolve
this would be greatly appreciated
Thanks

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

Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx

Doug Knox's Windows® XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

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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Bruce Chambers

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