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how 2 passwrd protect files and folders in Win XP

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/how-2-passwrd-protect-files-and-folders-in-win-xp.12257/

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setharsh Original post #1
Jul 5, 2005 at 1:11 PM
how do i password protect files and folders in win XP pro (without any SP).

my file system if FAT32
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khandu #2
Jul 5, 2005 at 1:20 PM
well there is a good software called Magic Folder.. but its paid..
godsownman
Jul 5, 2005 at 4:08 PM
You will have to use a software as Xp does not have any folder locking feature.

Alternatively, why dont you zip up the folder and supply a password when you zip it .

After zipping it up you can destroy the main unprotected folder.
busyanuj
Jul 5, 2005 at 4:18 PM
a little bit of searching brings this up:
Code:
*thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17812

*thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12120
alib_i
alib_i #5
Jul 5, 2005 at 7:53 PM
follow the links given by anuj
Hide Folders XP is the best for this i think
*www.fspro.net/hide-folders-xp/

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