Password Protecting Private Folders in Windows XP!!!

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Is there any way that I can use to password protect my folders that I want to keep private... Please Help!!! Would i need a software for it or this features is there in XP????

demonhale's picture

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Just look for HideFoldersXP its shareware, although I think there are other options of freeware for this kind of application...

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from where can i get this software and is it free???

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please tell me some more good and free softwares that can help me... please

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I would suggest starting with the built in security first. Many 3rd party software can destabilize your system. the following is a link to Microsoft's knowledge base about protecting folders in XP.

Support Microsoft

I am not totally against third party solutions, I just reccomend checking into the built in first.

Good Luck.

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Awesome man!!!! i tried it and i think it is the best thing... with this i wont have to type password again and again for every time I have to open the folder... Thanks

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