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More info?)
SURESH wrote:
> hi friends
>
> is it possible to protect a folder (or user login folder) to share in
> in network, when i want to access that folder in network (from other
> pc) they should ask me a password..
> so that my data will be secured in network...
>
> can anyone know about it??? thanks in advance
>
> OS: XP
> Model: d220M
>
> thanks and regards,
> suresh tp
Since you haven't told us if you have XP Pro or Home and if you computer
is a member of a Workgroup or a Domain, I can only give you this
general information:
XP does not use passwords to protect resources. It uses permissions
instead. Here is information to help you with that:
How to disable Simple Sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP (Pro only)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418
By default in XP Home, you can only make files and folders under My
Documents "private". Otherwise, to see the security tab in WinXP Home,
restart in Safe mode and log on with an account that has administrator
privileges. To get into Safe Mode, repeatedly tap the F8 key as the
computer is starting up. This will get you to the menu where you can
choose Safe Mode.
Note that the file system must be NTFS, not FAT32.
Passwording of folders is not supported unless you zip them. When you do
(right click a folder, then "send to > compressed folder") and then open
the zip file, you will find an option under file>"add a password".
Otherwise, use third-party software. Google "password protect folders".
Malke
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