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Scudo
I have a folder with pictures in it how do I password protect to prevent
opening. Do I need to zip the folder first?
thanks
opening. Do I need to zip the folder first?
thanks
Scudo said:I have a folder with pictures in it how do I password protect to
prevent opening. Do I need to zip the folder first?
Malke said:XP does not use passwords to protect resources. It uses permissions
instead. Here is information to help you with that:
How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418
By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My
Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home,
restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator
privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the
computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can
choose Safe Mode.
Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.
Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open
the zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password".
Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".
Malke
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Scudo said:I have a folder with pictures in it how do I password protect to prevent
opening. Do I need to zip the folder first?
thanks
Bruce Chambers said:Scudo said:I have a folder with pictures in it how do I password protect to prevent
opening. Do I need to zip the folder first?
thanks
Like Win2K, WinXP's file security paradigm doesn't rely on, or
allow, the cumbersome method of password protection for individual
applications, files, or folders. Instead, it uses the superior method
of explicitly assigning file/folder permissions to individual users
and/or groups.
HOW TO Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;279783
HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418
HOW TO Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and
Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q308419
HOW TO Set the My Documents Folder as Private in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399
Of course, if you have WinXP Pro, you can encrypt the desired
files/folders.
Best Practices for Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316
As a crude work-around, if you actually prefer Win9x's way, you can
place the file in a compressed folder, and set a password to uncompress
the folder to view/access its contents. Also, some applications allow
the user to password-protect their specific data files. Read the
specific application's Help files for further information on this
capability.
Bruce Chambers