How can i password protect my important files and folders in my pc with win XP,?

Question

Do i need to use any software for it,please mention if so,of any/some trialwares or freewares please.

No i don't want them to hide as every user knows how to show the hidden ones,i want to password protect those..

Answer 1

Download and install "Folder lock" from www.snapfiles,com

Answer 2

Password Protect Folders in XP

Do you share a computer with other users and want some extra security on your folders? There are two ways to password protect a folder built into Windows XP (for other Windows flavors, there are some freeware/shareware programs out there).

#1 If you have a log in password for your account, this can be used to protect folders from other users. Your hard drive must be formatted using NTFS (which it probably is unless you're dual booting with another operating system). Here's what to do...

Right-click the folder that you want to make private and choose "Properties" (or Alt+Double-click). Go to the "Sharing" tab and check the "Make this folder private" box.
Click Apply . If you do not have a password on your account, a box will pop up asking if you want to assign a password. This must be done if you want to make the folder private, so click Yes . You will need to use your password to log on to your computer from then on.

Type in a password then confirm it. Click the "Create Password" button then close the Password window.

Click OK in the Properties dialog box.

Now anyone else logged on to your computer can't access that file without knowing your password.

#2 If the Folder is Zipped you can give it a unique password.

Just double-click the zipped folder. In the top menu select File then click "Add a Password"
Type a password into the Password box. Then again in the "Confirm Password" box.
Now, you are the only person who can access files in this folder. The folder can be opened allowing the files to be seen, but you are the only one who can access them.

Answer 3

I would recommend TrueCrypt. Put it into google and you will find it no problem.
what it does is create a virtual drive where you store data. that drive can be password protected, and even require a specific file to be able to open it. What's more, you can hide this drive inside any type of file you want, and you can even hide its size! (it does that by using the unused parts of the hard disk. very clever stuff)

extra bonus, its also portable.
It looks rather complicated, but in all reality, after you have read the tutorials for bout half hour on their website, its really really simple and easy to use =D
oh, and of course its completely free and opensource!

Answer 4

U CAN HIDE THEM .
ITS EASY
RIGHT CLICK ON THE FILE AND GO TO THE PROPERTY THEN CHECK THE HIDDEN COLUMN.

THIS WAY UR FILE WILL NOT BE VISIBLE AND WILL NOT BE SHOWN IN ANY SEARCH.

TO SEE IT URSELF

GO TO THE TOOLS ICON ON THE TOP OF THE FOLDER WHERE U KEPT UR FILE(INVISIBLE NOW).
AND GO TO FOLDER OPTIONS. THEN CHECK ON SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS AND UR FILE WILL REAPPEAR . ,

DO THE INVERSE TO SEND IT BACK TO INVISIBLE MODE AGAIN .

Answer 5

ya why not u can use Folder Lock Pro for that

A reliable and even portable software which works even on removable drives..........