Locking specific folders?

[Stephen M.]

I use XP Home.

I am looking to allow others to use my logon, but I want
to lock specific folders such as my documents. Is there a
way to lock this or to allow access to it only via
password?

[Nicholas]

You really should setup an User Account for yourself and =
password-protect the account.

HOW TO: Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;279783

HOW TO: Set the My Documents Folder as "Private" in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;298399

You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;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://www.aumha.org/a/ntfscvt.htm

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Nicholas

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[rifleman]

In ,
Stephen M. > addressed his navel and typed:
> I use XP Home.
>
> I am looking to allow others to use my logon, but I want
> to lock specific folders such as my documents. Is there a
> way to lock this or to allow access to it only via
> password?

Only by using third party software. You cannot secure folders that you use
in your login against other people using the same login.