how do i make my files inaccessible by others?

Question

i mean if i hav stored somethings on the hard drive , how do i make these things inaccessible to others using the pc? how can i use a password to do this?

Answer 1

Normally you would have to have your hard drive formatted in NTFS format before/while you install WindowsXP. If it is not currently that way, there is a few third party programs that can encrypt/password protect files for you. One easy thing that I do is just right click the folder and make it hidden :)

Doing wut that guy says above, does no good if ur drive is not formatted NTFS!

Answer 2

If you are the administrator, you can create an account with a password and then put your files in My Documents. Rightclick the file, choose Properties>General tab>Advanced button>choose the Encrypt option

Answer 3

You may install a program for file compression like Winzip.
Then set up a new file compression folder.
Add your files in and set up a password in the options.
Then only you, who know the password, can access the protected files.

Answer 4

use TrueCrypt
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/TrueCrypt/TrueCrypt.html

It's free. TrueCrypt creates a password protected storage space. Any file you put into it will be encrypted.Only you will have access to it.

Answer 5

as the software winzip.........the incremented software is there for free in www.download.com know as WINRAR......just put ur file u want to hide or lock in winrar and set a password u want to apply.....from the options of menubar......or just by right clicking on the file when its in winrar..........simple.........

Answer 6

go to start, controll pannel, user accounts, and select your name, when u add a password itll ask to make ure stuff private, Trying to hide his porn from his wife, Shame shame shame. HE HE