password proctect a folder in windows XP

  • Thread starter Thread starter matta25
  • Start date Start date
M

matta25

Is there a easy way to password protect a folder in windows XP? I need this
so if a co-worker logs onto my PC with my password they can not have access
to my files. I'm not looking for a third party software program.
Thanks
 
Work PC and you share your password ? - Not a good idea whatever
the reasoning. Better to create or have created an account for their own
use.
 
matta25 said:
Is there a easy way to password protect a folder in windows XP? I need
this so if a co-worker logs onto my PC with my password they can not have
access to my files. I'm not looking for a third party software program.
Thanks
Click to expand...

Unfortunately, most operating systems implement security based on user
credentials. If all users are using the same user credentials, then you'll
have to turn to some third party software.

The best solution is to create a separate user account for all the users on
that computer.

carl
 
matta25 said:
Is there a easy way to password protect a folder in windows XP? I need this
so if a co-worker logs onto my PC with my password they can not have access
to my files. I'm not looking for a third party software program.
Thanks
Click to expand...

Make sure that
a) the folder is on an NTFS partition
b) other users do not have Admin rights; and that
c) they can't boot into an alternate O/S

Right-click on the folder, choose Properties > Sharing > Make this folde
r private
 
Back
Top