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k, is there a way to put a password on folders?

i only know how to hide em

I don't know how to password protect them, but maybe compressing and adding a password to the zip file could help you?

http://www.download.com/Hide-Files-Folders/3000-2...2.html?tag=lst-0-2

oh u have to download..i thought windows has this ability..k tnx

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Originally posted by SikStyles
k, is there a way to put a password on folders?

i only know how to hide em

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Originally posted by Purity


http://www.download.com/Hide-Files-Folders/3000-2...2.html?tag=lst-0-2

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i m presently using this tools for hiding or putting password on my secret files ... this is working fine for me.. if u want then u can give it a try..

i will

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...

Those folders will be encrypted based upon your account name, so for everybody else who doesn't know the password for your account, the folders will be inaccessable...

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.

tnx a lot guys but i need to remember my User Account password

i think we dont have one =/

dont ask long story ;P

but is there a way to check?

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Originally posted by SikStyles

tnx a lot guys but i need to remember my User Account password

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No that's not what I mean. If your account is password protected you can't get in, you need to set one;

What you do (in Windows XP) is the following;

- Start > Control Panel
- User Accounts > Click on Your account > Create a password
- Then Follow the instructions and when done click on the button Create Password