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[MITCH11]

How can I put a password on a file or folder..... ?

Mitch

[Jazz]

You can only encrypt files, folders and sub-folders in XP Prfessional, based on the Encrypted File System, namely EFS. In addition, the HD has to be NTFS. This facility is not available in XP Home.

Windows XP Home Edition Comparison Guide

Third party software is required to password protect folders in XP: -

Password Protecting a Folder in XP

[MITCH11]

hi jazz

thanks for the reply. Well I am running xp home and my hard-drive is in the NTFS format. I have found a way to password protect a file but only in a zipped folder, By right clicking within the zipped folder and selecting "add password" thanks for the help

Mitch11

[Jazz]

That's obvious MITCH11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And it's cheating, compared to your initial question. *LOL*

Good luck though dude................