The thing is that i need to protect specific folders of Windows XP by means of a Password. Is there any way to do that? Thanks.
2007-03-25 13:31:39 · 7 answers · asked by JMG 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
There really is no good way to do this on XP. The security settings only work if you set up multiple profiles on your pc and assign limited rights to the ones you don't want accessing your files.
I would be careful with third party software. Folder Lock is known for crashing and damaging your files or making them completely inaccessible.
The best solution is to transfer your confidential files to a flash card that you can remove from the pc. I just bought a flash card at Best Buy for $19.95 that will hold up to 1GB of data. 1 GB should be enough for your confidential documents, pics, and music files.
2007-03-25 13:44:04 · answer #1 · answered by godeep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either to a back-up of those folders, which unfortunately is still on your computer if it crashes. So, I recommend downloading the specific folders or the entire program to a disk which then can be re-inserted to bring it back.
The last possible opportunity is to download or rather upload the folders to a safe site in your spare Messenger space either Yahoo or MSN. or another site that has a storage facility.
2007-03-25 13:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ted 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way you can is if you have the NTFS File System on your hard drive. Then you can set who can and cannot see certain folders. You right-click on the folder and select the Security tab.
2007-03-25 13:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this program
Basicly give you option to put all the folders and files that you dont want other people to see in one folder and lock it with the password....I have it and i think its awesome...
http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/
2007-03-25 13:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by Damask Rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely rebooting won't do away with the viruses ! What you ought to objective to do it use your protection midsection and see if it can not do away with the viruses. yet while not then you definitely desire your fix cd(s) and that they are actually not noted as insert cd(s) so until eventually you have a replica of domicile windows to reinstall your caught. think of for a 2d if this protection application you have is so great then why on earth do you have all of those viruses ? It possibly time you seem into new protection application.
2016-10-19 22:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a third party software. folder lock or something
2007-03-25 13:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by jaffarkelshac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several articles on password-protection here. Please study before proceeding.
http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv8-&p=%2bWindowsXP%20protect%20a%20folder
2007-03-25 13:36:38 · answer #7 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋