How do we apply a password to folders in Windows XP?

Answer 1

you can't.

instead, create separate user accounts for different people, and password protect the user accounts. that way, the files are private.

if u want to share files, then save them in the Windows "shared documents" folder. all user accounts can access these files.

Answer 2

right click on the folder,
click on CUSTOMIZE TAB
choose option: MAKE PRIVATE
*pop-up* box: make password blah blah blah*(*****check this and say OKAY*

and there you have it.