Securing a file so only I can open it

[Guest]

Hello
I am running windows XP and I have an external Hard drive which contains
some files that I would like to secure. When I right click on the folder,
and go to sharing and security, the "make this folder private" is greyed out
and not accessible.
Any idea's on how to fix this??
Ray

 

[Guest]

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[Malke]

Hello
I am running windows XP and I have an external Hard drive which
contains
some files that I would like to secure. When I right click on the
folder, and go to sharing and security, the "make this folder private"
is greyed out and not accessible.
Any idea's on how to fix this??
Ray

You can only make files/folders private in your user profile. See:

You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option:
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=307286

See this link for other ideas:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/private.htm - making stuff private

Malke