passwords

[Guest]

I know this is a simple question, I am using XP Home. Can I assign a
password to a folder on my desktop ( shortcut), or password protect any
folder? Thanks. Rick

 

[Roberto]

yes you can, read MS KB304040 for more info on file sharing

rgds
Roberto

 

[Tom [Pepper] Willett]

Password and permissions. Try again.

yes you can, read MS KB304040 for more info on file sharing

rgds
Roberto

 

[John Wunderlich]

I know this is a simple question, I am using XP Home. Can I
assign a password to a folder on my desktop ( shortcut), or
password protect any folder? Thanks. Rick

The best solution I've found is the freeware Truecrypt
<http://www.truecrypt.org>

It works a little differently. It creates an encrypted container file
that can be mounted like a disk with the correct password. Container
files are transportable between machines and can even be accessed via
network file sharing.

HTH,
John

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I know this is a simple question, I am using XP Home. Can I assign a
password to a folder on my desktop ( shortcut), or password protect any
folder? Thanks. Rick

Like Win2K, 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

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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