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October 19th 09, 08:37 PM
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Password on folders
Hello,
Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! -- Margot 
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October 19th 09, 09:50 PM
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Margotbf wrote:
Hello, Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! XP doesn't not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with that: How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP (Pro only) http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874 How to configure file sharing in Windows XP (includes information about permissions): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040 By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home, restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can choose Safe Mode. Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32. Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do (right click a folder, then "send to compressed folder") and then open the zip file, you will find an option under file"add a password". Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders". Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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Margotbf wrote:
Hello, Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! XP doesn't not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with that: How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP (Pro only) http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874 How to configure file sharing in Windows XP (includes information about permissions): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040 By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home, restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can choose Safe Mode. Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32. Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do (right click a folder, then "send to compressed folder") and then open the zip file, you will find an option under file"add a password". Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders". Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
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October 20th 09, 01:56 AM
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Margotbf wrote:
Hello, Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! Like WinNT and Win2K before it, 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...b;en-us;279783 HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions http://support.microsoft.com/default...;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...b;en-us;298399 Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired files/folders. Best Practices for Encrypting File System http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;223316 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. Further, as you've stated that these folders are within your "My Documents" folder, all you need do for basic protection is to ensure that no one else has the login password to your user account. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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October 20th 09, 01:56 AM
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Margotbf wrote:
Hello, Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! Like WinNT and Win2K before it, 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...b;en-us;279783 HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions http://support.microsoft.com/default...;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...b;en-us;298399 Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired files/folders. Best Practices for Encrypting File System http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;223316 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. Further, as you've stated that these folders are within your "My Documents" folder, all you need do for basic protection is to ensure that no one else has the login password to your user account. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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October 20th 09, 01:11 PM
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Very good... Thank you!
-- Margot "Malke" wrote: Margotbf wrote: Hello, Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! XP doesn't not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with that: How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP (Pro only) http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874 How to configure file sharing in Windows XP (includes information about permissions): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040 By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home, restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can choose Safe Mode. Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32. Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do (right click a folder, then "send to compressed folder") and then open the zip file, you will find an option under file"add a password". Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders". Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ .
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October 20th 09, 01:11 PM
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Password on folders
Very good... Thank you!
-- Margot "Malke" wrote: Margotbf wrote: Hello, Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! XP doesn't not use passwords to protect resources. NT-based operating systems use permissions instead. Here is information to help you with that: How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in Windows XP (Pro only) http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874 How to configure file sharing in Windows XP (includes information about permissions): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040 By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home, restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can choose Safe Mode. Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32. Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do (right click a folder, then "send to compressed folder") and then open the zip file, you will find an option under file"add a password". Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders". Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic! http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ .
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October 20th 09, 09:20 PM
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"Margotbf" wrote in message ... Hello, Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! -- Margot You can do this with an application called Folder Guard. The relevant site is winability.com Locking away data can be serious business, so I'd investigate thoroughly before biting.
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October 20th 09, 09:20 PM
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"Margotbf" wrote in message ... Hello, Is there any way at all to put a password on any individual folders in My Documents, for example? Meaning, that everytime would want to open a "passworded" folder, I'd to be prompted to enter a password. Thanks! -- Margot You can do this with an application called Folder Guard. The relevant site is winability.com Locking away data can be serious business, so I'd investigate thoroughly before biting.
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