Hiding a Folder in Windows XP Home Edition??

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Mike

My wife and I use Windows XP home edition on our
computer. We leave are computer on a lot and have others
using our system often. We don't want to log out of
Windows and password protect each time.

Is there a way to hide a folder of private files we don't
want others to see who use our folder? I know how to
make files hidden, but when you are using Internet
Explorer, the folder is available by the drop down
address bar and will take you right to the hidden files.

Any suggestions?

Please email (e-mail address removed) with "Hiding a Folder"
as subject. I really appreciate the ideas.
 
I am amazed at thse who don't wish to use the standard offerings of Microsoft.

Windows XP provides all the security one requires, by virtue of the User
Accounts and Guest accounts. Why stuff around putting passwords onto folders
or files.

Every user has their own 'virtual' machine and their documents etc are
private: unless specifically shared: including Inernet Favourites, Online
Banking Passwords etc. This protection is afforded at Logon: simply use a
password when you login to Windows - just the one time.

Use your PC properly and all your concerns are alleviated.
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The trouble with this system is that many people leave their PCs on
(and logged in) because retyping your password every time the
screensaver kicks in is a right PITA. So, most people either put in a
really long timeout (which increases the security risk) or just leave
the PC logged in with no screensaver password protection at all.

What people do and what they ought to do are two totally separate
things. Most people don't backup not because they think they're safe
but because it's just too much trouble.

Most people want their life to be made easier and frankly, the less
times I have to type in my password the better.

A solution would be that if a user tried to access someone elses file
then the user could be given the opportunity to open that file
providing they entered in the owners name and password. The permission
would only be for that file and for that particular session.
 
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