How does one password protect a folder?
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Try using the software magic folder.\n\nMagic Folder Now is an easy to use program that allows you to hide folder or quick jump your folders.You can keep your personal data away from others. Others will not know where your personal files exist.It is protected by a password that you can change or remove at any time. \n\nMagic Folder Now obviously will prove itself to be the fastest way to access your data without ever needing to remember long paths.You can access your folders in the Windows Explorer,in standard Open/Save As/Browse dialog boxes or the desktop or the Start button instantly.All you need to do is to right-click on your Explorer or dialogs and the Favorite Folder option is displayed. You can add all the folders you need to access to this list and they are available to you instantly. \n\nIt runs automatically as part of the context menu, so you will never need to start the program otherwise you want to hide folders.
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That's assuming the main drive is labled C.  This also only works for a Windows computer.  What you failed to mention is how she will access information that has been set to be shared.  First off, you want to set a password when your sharing a folder or drive.  You should see a prompt when your setting share settings.  To access a computer that has a shared drive, simply go to network neighborhood, find the computer by clicking on it, and you should be prompted to enter the password you earlier gave, then you have access to the files, you can drag/drop and even save files to other computers.
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I don't think Xp lets you.. to Lock particular Folder but Sure there are other softwares to do Folder Locker is best one... try it free\nhttp://www.download.com
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There is no secure "password scheme" that doesn't involve some sort of encryption. If you don't have encryption, your data is on the disk "in the clear." Anyone with a binary disk reader can easily get it.\n\nTake Windows, for example. Windows doesn't use encryption to protect your files, but it can be configured to password-protect your account. There are hundreds of programs available that can easily reset a Windows password and give anyone access to your files.\n\nEncryption software is no more complex than your word processor, and some encryption software is user-friendly (PGP, WinZip). If you want to keep your data secure, you need encryption.
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I assume you use Windows XP.\n\n1. Right click folder(s) that want to be secured.\n2. Click "Properties".\n3. In General tab, click "Anvanced".\n4. Give a checkmark at "Encrypt contents to secure data".\n5. Click "OK".\n\nThis is my humble opinion. There are another several ways to protect folder(s). You can also use software(s) made by 3rd parties. If these suggestions is good, would you please rate it? Thank you.\n\nGreetings from Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Try PC Security software.. you can put Password on Files or folders\n\nyou can get it from here:http://www.tropsoft.com/pcsecurity/
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If you are using XP  = How to password protect the contents of a compressed folder and how To Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP = Files and folders in compressed folders can be protected by using a password.   (click here) =   http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306531/EN-US\n\nhttp://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000705.htm\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,110663,00.asp
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Folders on your computer can be hidden and password protected. They can be encrypted with programs so others can't access them with out the password.\n\nDo a search for encryption programs. Below are some free ones.
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From the WinRAR screen that shows "Archive Name and parameters":\n1) Click on Advanced tab\n2) Click on Set Password\n\nThere you go!\n\nHowever, if you have a file that someone else pasword protected, you either have to know the password or find a program to "crack" it.
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Setting a password in Windows is a really weak way of protecting your files. The files can easily be viewed, for example, by booting up with a Knoppix CD.\n\nWhat you need is encryption (e.g. via PGP or GPG), or, ideally, an encrypted filesystem.\n\nSince the hard drive is external, I'd suggest the best option is one of physical security, i.e. locking the drive away.
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Hey You Can Only password protect your folders in Windows XP by Using Softwares Like Tweak XP.Believe me it is best way to protect folders.here is the address http://www.totalidea.com/tweakxpdown.php I know it is not free but if you manage to download version v2.0.9 then i can send its crack. Email me for crack at illusion_thisis@yahoo.com i can also tell you a site to download crack of any version.\nENJOY !
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http://www.folder-password-protect.com/
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Yes, purchase a lock folder.  Search with your engine to find the lock folder that suits you the best.. Then you lock up the file an it is encrypted with the password that you assign.\n\nClinical Psychiatrist, France
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if the t drive is on your local computer you can download a program that will enable windows to ask for a password when opening folders.  programs that do this can be found here: http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tag=srch&qt=password+folder&tg=dl-20\n\nif the t drive is on the server, you can only allow or disallow users/groups to have access to a folder.  you can't make it prompt for a password.  to restrict access, you will have to make this change on the server.
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One easy way is to select the folders/files you want to encrypt.  Then right click on it and select \n\nSend To -> compressed (zipped) folder\n\nWhen that is done.  Double click on the new zip file.  After it opens, in the file menu, select "Add a password".  When finished, right click on the zip file and set the permissions so that only you can read/write to it.\n\nNote, other people may still be able to open the zip file and see some of the file names, but they won't be able to extract them w/o the password.
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Some pen drives come with driver cd which includes password protect, however this function is 'leaky' for example going to start -> run -> browse, allows me to access my files without password.\n\nIf the files you want private are ms office documents, office has a built in password system,\n\nSave As, Tools (top right) -> security.\n\nScreen grab here ---> http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/randompenguin/grab.JPG
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Make something like a new folder. When you right click a place to make new folder, click New Compressed Folder. When you make a New Compressed Folder, cut and paste the file in the New Compressed Folder. Then go to file and click Add a Password.