Using windows XP, how can I set up passwords?

Question

I would like to be able to have my two assistants use
my PC without seeing my files, etc

Answer 1

Start-Control Panel- User accounts - Create Account- New User , limited account.

but, if u want to keep ur files private save them in my documents, only u will be able to access it.

Answer 2

From the Control Panel, click User Accounts.
Click Create a New Account.
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Different Users

You can create three types of user accounts computer administrator, limited, and guest. You should set yourself up as an administrator because only this account can make systemwide changes to your PC.


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When the User Accounts screen appears, enter a name for the account.
Click Next.
On the Pick an Account Type screen, check either the Computer Administrator or Limited option.
Click the Create Account button. Windows XP now creates the new account and randomly assigns a picture that will appear next to the username.
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Change Your Picture

You can change an account picture by returning to the User Accounts utility, selecting the account, and then selecting the Change My Picture option.

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Create a Password

By default, no password is assigned to the new account. You can assign a password by returning to the User Accounts utility, selecting the account, and then selecting the Create a Password option.

Answer 3

There are two methods.
*Set up a separate user account for the assistants (in control panel) and put a password on your account. Then put all the files that they need access to in the shared documents folder so everyone can access them - all your other files will be inaccesible to them.
*Follow this link and individually password protect the folders that you want to keep private: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000705.htm

Answer 4

Go to the control panel and you will see "User Accounts"

This is where you setup multiple users and their passwords.

Answer 5

under computer, control panel, administrator tools, computer management, local user and groups ....then add the persons you want and access levels.