Is there any way to password protect a folder on a windows xd computer?

Question

And if so, how.

Answer 1

there are alot of file locks out there, just typiing it into Yahoo! I found this address http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/ I guess it's a free folder lock program

Answer 2

You dont need to download any kind of software at all. Just create a New compressed folder with your right click button. Add the folder with all of your files already in it. Then once that is done go to FILE from the menu of your new compressed folder and select ADD PASSWORD. I'm sure you'll figure it out from there. Just incase you really wanna protect them and not let anyone even see the contents you're trying to protect. Do the same thing but when you're done add the New password protected Zip folder that you just password protected in ANOTHER New Compressed Zip folder. Just email me if you need help [e-mail]

Answer 3

Secure/Protect/Passwords Documents and files

Applies to: Microsoft Office Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Word 2003

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/workessentials/HA011956981033.aspx

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Below link: $35, no trial version

http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/?id=gf

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Windows XP doesn't use passwords for shared disks or folders. If you are running Windows XP Professional, you can disable Simple File Sharing and assign different levels of permissions for each user, and NTFS file permissions for folders and shared resources. Many programs let you password protect individual files (for example, Microsoft Office applications), and with Compressed zipped folders, you can define a password to it. For more details, see the following links.
Windows XP Professional File Sharing
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
HOW TO: Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306531

Source: http://ecross.mvps.org/faq.htm

Answer 4

The best way to protect your files is with TrueCrypt http://www.truecrypt.org/ . Create an encrypted volume, and place the files you want to protect there. You mount that volume with a password, and it acts as another drive. I prefer this way to Windows native encryption because it's more transparent, easier to backup (backup TrueCrypt volume, open it on any other PC), and MS is not involved.

Answer 5

yes
u can use some zipping program with password to password protected ur folder.

Answer 6

folderlock form download.com... that works pretty good, ive played around with trying to use the windows encryption thingy but that kinda sucks nuts...

ha ha, your trying to hide your porn collection