Re: Making a folder private

From: col2e2n (col2e2n_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/08/05 

Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 07:51:03 -0800

okie.. thanks.. i figured my problem is cos my file system is FAT32. i
followed the steps to convert it to NTFS. however this command came up:
"Enter current volume label for drive C: " what do i enter? oso, by changing
my file system, will my computer be affected in any way? thanks =)

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> HOW TO: Set the My Documents Folder as "Private" in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399&Product=winxp
>
> You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307286&Product=winxp
>
> How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and folders in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419&Product=winxp
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "col2e2n" wrote:
>
> | I would like to make a particular folder private i.e. other users on my com
> | wont be able to have access to it. I understand that this can be done by
> | right-clicking on the folder and clicking on the option "Sharing and
> | Security" and under the "Sharing" tab check the option "Make this folder
> | private". However I cant click on the box. This folder is under "My
> | Documents", which technically makes it possible to make private. What's wrong?
>

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