Re: Hiding files and folders from other users

From: Kolin Tregaskes (kolngNOSPAMPLEASE_at_tregaskes.co.uk)
Date: 07/04/04 

Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2004 12:56:00 +0100

Hi Drew,

Yep I know about this, but this is too easy to get around. I think it's the
blocked access I need more.

Thanks though.

Kol

"Drew Tognola" <drewtognola@msn.com> wrote in message
news:uvpClLbYEHA.2908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Kolin,
>
> -right-click 'Start' & click 'Explore'
>
> -click 'Tools' > 'Folder Options'
>
> -under heading 'Hidden files & folders' check 'Do not show hidden files &
> folders' > OK
>
> -now right-click a folder you want to hide > 'Properties'
>
> -check read only & hidden > OK > check 'apply changes to this folder,
> subfolders & files
>
> -click OK
>
> Drew
>
>
> "Kolin Tregaskes" <kolngNOSPAMPLEASE@tregaskes.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:OpjY6%23aYEHA.1652@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Hello,
> >
> > How can I hide specific files and folders on my machine from other users
> who
> > use my machine or at least prevent them from accessing the folders or
> > opening the files? I am using Windows XP Pro.
> >
> > Kol
> > e. kolng-NOSPAMPLEASE@tregaskes.co.uk
> > w. http://www.e-lusion.co.uk/
> > -----------
> >
> > It is now pitch dark. If you proceed, you will likely fall into a pit.
> >
> >
>
>