How do I password protect a folder?

Question

I need to know how to password protect a folder on Windows XP without password protecting my  user account. Help!

mombodog · Answer

You will need a utility to do this, XP does not have this function.   http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Microsoft_Private_Folder/1152200243/1   remember, if you forget the password, your data in the locked folder is gone forever.

misha_markovich · Answer

Folder Password protection is usually very easy to crack; much better is encryption. Do a Google search on 'TryeCrypt'it is freebie, you could donate some $ if you wish, I used them, you can encrypt folder on your HD and make it grows as its content grows, and/or you can encrypt entire volume like flash drive, very cool application and depending what encryption method you choose, virtually unbreakable, just do not forget password since as I mentioned it is unbreakable… Thanks! Misha

Mainey_WA · Answer

Scuse my total computer ignorance, but why not use the 'password' facility in XL and password the lot  ??

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How do I password protect a folder?

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