password security for folders

[George]

I am trying to make folders on my computer private. But I
am unable to tick the box "Make folder private" How do I
get around this. I am using windows XP.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If using Windows XP Home Edition, visit:

You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307286

"The Make this folder private" option requires the NTFS file system.

CONVERTING FAT32 to NTFS
in Windows XP
(by Alex Nichol, MS-MVP)
http://aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.htm


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

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| I am trying to make folders on my computer private. But I
| am unable to tick the box "Make folder private" How do I
| get around this. I am using windows XP.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

George;
See this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Private.htm