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.

Answered by Yash , an ibibo Master, at 9:36 AM on June 26, 2008

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.

Answered by Raksha , an ibibo Master, at 9:00 PM on June 16, 2008

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.

Answered by Madhurima , an ibibo Master, at 7:13 PM on June 11, 2008

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Answered by firdoash , an ibibo Citizen, at 1:27 PM on June 10, 2008

well Devjit, 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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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.
http://www.computerhope. com/issues/ch000705.htm
thank s

Answered by satyaiitk , an ibibo Master, at 12:44 PM on June 10, 2008

Hi there

Before password protecting any document you may wish to create a backup of the non-password protected folder and files in case you forget the password in the future.

The majority of Microsoft Windows operating systems do not come with a method of password protecting your sensitive files and/or folders. If you're using Microsoft Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, you will need to download or purchase a third-party program to password protect your files and folders in Windows; skip down to the other security solutions section if you're using one of these operating systems.

Microsoft Windows XP professional users
Microsoft Windows XP home users
Other security solutions for protecting your files and folders in Windows
Things to remember when encrypting or password protecting files and folders

Microsoft Windows XP professional users
The below steps for encrypting the files on Windows XP professional applies to users who are using a computer that has different accounts. If you're using a single account for all users who use the computer you will need to see the below other security solutions section.

Select the folder you wish to encrypt.
Right-click the folder and click Properties.
Click the Advanced button.
Check "Encrypt contents to secure data" option.
Click Apply and then Ok.
Encrypt contents to secure data is grayed out

This will be grayed out if you're using the home edition of Microsoft Windows XP. See the below steps for securing the contents of your folders in Windows XP home.

Show "Encrypt" on the context menu

The newest version of TweakUI also enables you to show the Encrypt option in the context menu. To do this, follow the below steps.

Open TweakUI. If you do not have TweakUI you can find additional details about getting and installing TweakUI in document CH000141.
In the TweakUI window, select Explorer
In the right side of the window under Settings, locate "Show 'Encrypt' on context menu" and check the box. This option should be below "Prefix 'shortcut to' on new shortcuts" and above "Show 'View workgroup computers' in NetPlaces".
If you're missing this option, see document CH000711 for additional information.

Microsoft Windows XP home users
Select the folder you wish to encrypt.
Right-click the folder and click Properties.
Click the Sharing tab.
Check the box Make this folder private
Click Apply and then Ok.
Make this folder private is grayed out

In order for this option to work in Microsoft Windows XP home you must meet the below requirements.

The hard disk drive must be formatted in NTFS and not FAT32. Additional information about determining the type of file system your hard disk drive is running can be found on document CH000713.
The folder you're attempting to encrypt must be in your own personal folder. For example, if your name is bob, you must be encrypting a folder that is or that is contained within the below folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\Bob\

You cannot encrypt any folders outside of this folder. If you wish to encrypt outside this folder see the below other security solutions.

source http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ ch000705.htm

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 7:57 PM on June 09, 2008

If you need to password protect files and/or folders that you do not frequently use, one of the simplest ways is to compress the folder and files with a compression utility and password protect the compressed file. However, each time you wish to work or modify the files you will need to uncompress the files using the password.

Windows ME and Windows XP users - Microsoft Windows ME and Windows XP come with their own compression utility. This utility can also be used to compress and password protect files.

Tip: When a file is compressed, users can still view a listing of the files in the compressed file. If you wish for both your file names and the contents to be hidden, move all the files into a single folder and password protect that folder.

File and folders frequently used or accessed

If you need to password protect and/or encrypt data you frequently use, you will need to install a third-party program that will enable you to protect your files and folders. Below are some free and commercial solutions.

* AxCrypt - An excellent free encryption utility that enables users to encrypt all files within a folder and not allow those files to be viewed unless a passphrase (password) is known.
* WinCry - A freeware utility that enables your files to be encrypted, secure deletion, as well as other helpful methods of protecting your files.
* Folder Guard - A commercial version of a password protection software that enables you to password protect files, folders, and other Windows resources.

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 5:35 PM on June 09, 2008

well Devjit, 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.
source site:

http://www.computerho pe.com/issues/ch000705.htm

Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 3:06 PM on June 09, 2008

hello devjit Before password protecting any document you may wish to create a backup of the non-password protected folder and files in case you forget the password in the future.

The majority of Microsoft Windows operating systems do not come with a method of password protecting your sensitive files and/or folders. If you're using Microsoft Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, you will need to download or purchase a third-party program to password protect your files and folders in Windows; skip down to the other security solutions section if you're using one of these operating systems.

Microsoft Windows XP professional users
Microsoft Windows XP home users
Other security solutions for protecting your files and folders in Windows
Things to remember when encrypting or password protecting files and folders

Microsoft Windows XP professional users
The below steps for encrypting the files on Windows XP professional applies to users who are using a computer that has different accounts. If you're using a single account for all users who use the computer you will need to see the below other security solutions section.

Select the folder you wish to encrypt.
Right-click the folder and click Properties.
Click the Advanced button.
Check "Encrypt contents to secure data" option.
Click Apply and then Ok.
Encrypt contents to secure data is grayed out

This will be grayed out if you're using the home edition of Microsoft Windows XP. See the below steps for securing the contents of your folders in Windows XP home.

Show "Encrypt" on the context menu

The newest version of TweakUI also enables you to show the Encrypt option in the context menu. To do this, follow the below steps.

Open TweakUI. If you do not have TweakUI you can find additional details about getting and installing TweakUI in document CH000141.
In the TweakUI window, select Explorer
In the right side of the window under Settings, locate "Show 'Encrypt' on context menu" and check the box. This option should be below "Prefix 'shortcut to' on new shortcuts" and above "Show 'View workgroup computers' in NetPlaces".
If you're missing this option, see document CH000711 for additional information.

Microsoft Windows XP home users
Select the folder you wish to encrypt.
Right-click the folder and click Properties.
Click the Sharing tab.
Check the box Make this folder private
Click Apply and then Ok.
Make this folder private is grayed out

In order for this option to work in Microsoft Windows XP home you must meet the below requirements.

The hard disk drive must be formatted in NTFS and not FAT32. Additional information about determining the type of file system your hard disk drive is running can be found on document CH000713.
The folder you're attempting to encrypt must be in your own personal folder. For example, if your name is bob, you must be encrypting a folder that is or that is contained within the below folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\Bob\

You cannot encrypt any folders outside of this folder. If you wish to encrypt outside this folder see the below other security solutions.
for more inf check source http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ ch000705.htm

Answered by raj u , an ibibo Master, at 1:51 PM on June 09, 2008

you can download folder lock software from download.com

Answered by MAXI , an ibibo Specialist, at 6:52 PM on June 08, 2008