XP-Pro File Password Security

From: Len (Len_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/19/05


Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:37:08 -0800

I'm using XP-Pro SP2 on a Compaq P4 computer.

I want to be able to require any user (including administrator) to enter a
password in order to access specific sensitive folders and/or files,
regardless what users are logged on.

Right now I've given the Administrator (my user account) permission to
access these sensitive folders and/or files, however, whenever other users
log on, they are denied access.

Unfortunately, this security level is not adequate. Sometimes I need to let
other users log on as an administrator (my user log on) in order to perform
specific tasks; however, I want to prevent them from viewing these sensitive
files.

Any suggestion would be most helpful; however, I really need some
step-by-step guidance.

Thanks,



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