How to lock or password protect folders in windows xp with and without any software.
I just received a mail from one of the readers of Technix Update asking for a method of locking any folder in win Xp ,this is most often asked question about windows xp and quite important question as per the security point of view.
When you would want some folders to be protected ?
If you share a computer with other users and want some extra security on your folders ? There are two ways to password protect a folder built into Windows XP.
Method 1: Password Protect any folder in windows xp(without any software).
Requirement: Your hard drive must be formatted using NTFS.
1. Right-click on the folder go to “Properties“.
2. Click the “Sharing” tab and check the box which says “Make this folder private“.
3. When you click on the apply button and your account is not protected with a password then a new window will pop up asking for the password to protect that folder.
4. That’s it done.
Note: You will need to use the password you had specified for the folder to log on to your computer from then on.
Method 2: Password Protect any folder in windows xp(using some free software).
Requirement: Nothing but only windows xp on any file system.
So , if the folder you want to protect is not the NTFS File system then you would have to use a freeware like Hide Files and Folders for windows xp It is a password-protected security utility working at Windows kernel level you can use to password-protect certain files and folders, or to hide them securely from viewing and searching just with a click of mouse.
Download Hide Files and Folder Locking Utility For Win Xp
If you have any problem in locking the folders in windows xp with a password using any of the above method please leave a comment here i will be glad to answer you.
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great tip.. thanks
Didnt understand how to password protect the folders
in winxp prof with disk FAT, hide i know bt how to paswrd protect the folders
my folder properties >> sharing tab fades the check button Keep This Folder Private.
please help
my hard Disk is formatted with NTFS i am using OS Windows Xp 2004 with services now i want to how to give password to my folder sothat any persone should not open my folder
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I am using Windows XP SP2 and my hard drive is formatted in the NTFS file system, however when I go to the folder properties the “Make this Folder Private” button is faded out. This is the case for all folders on my system except for the System Users’ “My Documents” folders. Is there a way I can remedy this?
Please instruct me how to create a password to protect folders ( i am using windows XP incuding winRAR zip )
tried your tip to password protect folders in win xp with ntfs file system.
the make folder private box is not checkable(faded out) how can i repair?
thanks
what is the software for method # 2
And Michael the private box only can be checked if the computer has multiple user accounts.
Thanks for the tip, but it’s not what I was looking for. It doesn’t specify that multiple accounts are needed. I’m looking for the ability to password restrict a folder on a single use/single account PC. IE, when I or ANYONE clicks on that folder, a password is required to view the contents.
I’m amazed that this isn’t built into XP already.
hi iam giri , i have a problem in my office
in my office every user having unternet they are using so much yhjey spend lot of time on internet so i want to block all web sites eccpet my company web site
please give some sollution how its possible please send to my mail
Why is it that the majority of people leaving comments are illiterate? If you expect someone to take the time to help you on a problem, take the extra ten seconds to look over what you wrote so it does not sound like my daughter in kindergarten is asking for help.
pls i want to knw how to put a password with a vista on a folder. thanks
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