Want to protect private files!!

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Anyone help me?
I run XP and just want to keep some files private from others on my computer.
I have followed all steps ie, right click on properties then check the box
marked 'keep my file private' but it is greyed out and wont work
I know i can make the files 'hidden' but they can still be opened, anyone
any ideas?
Thanks Kev

 

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You must be using NTFS File System
You also need to disable Simple File Sharing (Windows XP Pro)
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/private.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"frustrated kev" <frustrated kev@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1CB0C7EA-4EC8-47DB-B2CD-E0DB9F9154EF@microsoft.com...
> Anyone help me?
> I run XP and just want to keep some files private from others on my
> computer.
> I have followed all steps ie, right click on properties then check the box
> marked 'keep my file private' but it is greyed out and wont work
> I know i can make the files 'hidden' but they can still be opened, anyone
> any ideas?
> Thanks Kev

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?)

Well, disabling file sharing is a good idea, but not required to secure the
files as long as only the desired users are given access to the
folder/files.


"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
news:OL46QZx7EHA.4072@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> You must be using NTFS File System
> You also need to disable Simple File Sharing (Windows XP Pro)
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/private.htm
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "frustrated kev" <frustrated kev@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:1CB0C7EA-4EC8-47DB-B2CD-E0DB9F9154EF@microsoft.com...
>> Anyone help me?
>> I run XP and just want to keep some files private from others on my
>> computer.
>> I have followed all steps ie, right click on properties then check the
>> box
>> marked 'keep my file private' but it is greyed out and wont work
>> I know i can make the files 'hidden' but they can still be opened, anyone
>> any ideas?
>> Thanks Kev
>
>