Can I password-protect a folder?

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Hello! Well I must remember who is interested that Mic$ has "MY PRIVATE FOLDER" that just work as directory password-protected.
Regards. Vic > http://pwp.netcabo.pt/vicvalle/

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Yes.
We can protect the floder with the help of third party software.

Microsoft has removed My Private Folder. The application is no longer available. See the article in PCMag "Microsoft Kills Off 'My Private Folder' App" > http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1989425,00.asp
However, you still can use third-party apps like Folder Password Expert > http://www.folder-password-expert.com

how can i put a password in a folder in windows 2000 because many people are accessing my files so how can i protect my folder.

how can i put a password in a folder in windows 2000 because many people are accessing my files so how can i protect my folder.please give me some steps to follow.pls....

hi how can i put a password on my folder on windows xp please reply ASAP

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is there a program that lock the files preventing someone to change the content, but still read the files...ex: playing winamp, add a folder from c:my music, lock the folder so no one can delete it or anything else, but still be able to play the filse in winamp?

Of course you can password protect a folder and without 3rd party software. It's not as easy as it should be but then it's not that hard either. Right click on the folder you want to password protect and click "send to" and then "Compressed (zipped) folder". Pick where you want the file to be. I generally choose the folder the original folder is in such as desktop. Once the compressed file is made, right click on it and click "explore". In the window that opens, click "File" and then "Add a Password". Follow the prompts and then delete the original folder. You will only be able to access the zipped folder with a password. It would be nice to be able to do this without having to compress the folder but therein lies the constant room for improvement that drives us all through the digital world.

I recommend to just hide your files and folders using Universal Shield or Lock Folder XP:
http://www.everstrike.com/

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