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by onlineph

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Hello Experts!

I would like to lock some folders in my documents folder but I don't kow how. I'm not that techi. Please help!

I would like also to put a window security in my pc so that everytime I leave my pc I would be able to lock my pc by pressing ctl + alt then a small window should appear giving me the option to lock my pc or chut it down and cancell button, please help I dont kow how to do it. I can understand instruction so please feel free to give me how to do it.. Thanks alot!!

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by stealthwifi

What Operating System do you use?

If it's XP Pro then to lock out a folder right click on the folder and select Properties. Select the Security Tab and set your permissions there (for example remove all users except your self and make sure you have Full Control rights.

The lock proccess you are refering to is Ctrl + Alt + Delete

Or Press Windows Key + L

by onlineph

I am using XP Home SP3.

Smetimes I worked my computer works at intercafei. Iwould like to lock my folder that no body can open it or delete it somehow. Is that possible?

by stealthwifi

Restart your computer in Safe Mode.

To do this, follow these steps:
Restart your computer.
Before you see the Windows XP logo, hold down the F8 key.
Select Safe Mode.
Login in as Administrator.
You'll get a warning about running in Safe Mode.
Click Yes.

Find the folder whose permissions you wish to change.

Right click on that folder, and select Properties.

Select the Security tab and change the permissions of the desired folder(s).

You can now change all the permissions of the folder just like you would in Windows 2000.

by kenone

Try "Windows" key + "L"
To secure a folder you could hide it, won't do much good if you keep hidden folders displayed. You could encrypt it, won't do much good if you're already logged in.

by ---tk---

look into TrueCrypt, it is a program that will encrypt your files and the only way to open them will be with your password. if you forget the passwd your screwed... (but the program give you the option to back it up on a CD. and ITS FREE) :)

Also to lock your screen with a shortcut, click the "WinKey + L(lower case)" the win key should be located on the left hand side of the keyboard and at the bottom. Usually between the Ctrl and the Alt buttons...

Ctrl + alt + del will give you the options for lock, task manager, shutdown, log off, and cancel....

I know these shortcuts apply to XP and vista... any other OS, I am not sure of.... good luck.

by seanferd

Just FYI. Some people don't seem to understand this. Not saying that you don't, just offering info.

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