Shoutbox

Another option, with similar results, is (if you have Windows XP);
- Password Protect your Windows account (Start > Control Panel > User Accounts)
- Right Click on the folder you want to make private and click properties
- Click on the sharing tab
- Check Make this Folder Private
- Click OK

The results of this are that only your windows account, which needs a password to log into, will be able to access the folder. Similar outcome may be an option without needing to download stuff.

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Originally posted by CookieRevised

With windows XP can already encrypt your folders (the ones in "document & settings") if you log in with an account (thus not guest account IIRC). To do this right-click the folder, go to the properties and  search for the security tab...

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You can only do that on Windows XP Professional though, the option I gave will work on Home and Pro. If you have professional, I'd advise you did both, for optimal security.