Set password on a folder?

[Muhammad Irfan]

Hey is it possible to set password to a folder in Win XP??
+++if it is possible to personalize any desired folder other than the Documents folder in the OS drive plz tell me.

[Reverend]

XP Home uses a method called Simple File Sharing.Details here

XP PRO uses the above method,and also has a feature called Access Control List (ACL).Details here

There is a standalone program that offers several security options form individual folders called "Hide Folders XP"
Info here

[Elemental1998]

I seem to remember being able to make a passworded compressed folder with XP. I used it to certain files. All I had to do was drag and drop into this folder and it would preserve it under a compressed format as well as being able to enter a password to view whatever was placed into the folder.
I think this was created in Explorer and from the file menu select compressed folder. You may be able to right click to bring up the menu. Wish I could say more but am not at home..... maybe try a search on commpressed folders

[Muhammad Irfan]

Hey ""Elemental1998"".I`ve got how to make a compressed folder but to protect it with a password is yet a mystry for me.
So plz reply me if u know how to protect it by a password.

[Elemental1998]

Passwording a Compressed folder

This should explain how to add the password to a compressed folder....

Good Luck