can you set a password for a new folder you create on window xp? more details inside?

Question

when u right click and create a new folder can u set it to have a password

Answer 1

You can put a password on the files:

Two ways I know of:

For all files or folders.
Right click on the file or folder, choose send to compressed file.
Double click on the compressed file to open.
On the menu bar click on File and then "Add a Password"
Delete original uncompressed file or folder.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306531

For a Microsoft Office file:
Open file. On the Tools menu, click Options, and click the Security tab. Choose password options listed.
Demo: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/HA012001751033.aspx

Other: Encrypt files or folders
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/encryptdata.mspx

Answer 2

Yes, but you need to install another program called Microsoft Private Folder. In order to install Microsoft Private Folder, you must go through Microsoft's WGA validation process. Basically, you need a valid Windows XP product key to install the program. Even through the program was created by Microsoft, Microsoft does not offer any support for the program. The program creates a password protected folder called "My Private Folder." In order to open the folder, you need to enter in the correct password - a password you set. Here is the download link

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Lockdown/Microsoft-Private-Folder.shtml