File security on XP

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Dave

Does XP home edition offer the same password-protected
file/directory security capability like XP pro?

Thanks!
 
Hi Dave,

You cannot assign passwords to folders in Windows XP. However, you can set
file permissions. This will allow only certain users to access a folder.
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Read Microsoft Knowledge Base Article:
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP (Q308418)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q308418

NOTE: To set permissions your hard drive must use a NTFS File System. If it
does not , Read Microsoft Knowledge Base Article:
HOW TO: Convert a FAT16 or FAT32 Volume to NTFS in Windows XP (Q307881)
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307881
 
Thanks,

So, I can set up limited user account for my kid so that
he will not access all my files?

I know I can do this in XP pro, just want to verify this
is also true for XP home before I buy my home PC.
 
Hi Dave,

You're Welcome.

Yes, you can do this in home or pro as long as the drive is NTFS format.
 
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