password lock the folders in windws XP....

[kewlchap]

hi guys,
Could somebody plz tell me the way 2 password protect a folder in Windows XO without using softwares tat create seperate drive...... somebody told me tat by encrypting the file it can be done..... but it does not happen so in my comp.... i ve windows XP with service pack 2.......

 

[kewlchap]

sorry it is windows XP

 

[prathap_lab]

hi,
you can retrict the access to any folder for other users, if you are administrator. but as for as i know we can not lock a folder in WinXP. to do so you can use softwares like "Magic Folder" etc..

thank you.

 

[godsownman]

Please search the forum, it has been discussed ample times,

For example,

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24270&highlight=lock+folders

Regards

 

[Mangal Pandey]

use stealth encryptor 6.0 it is the best & easiest encryption software