Do exactly as Don says, no passwords, no hassle.

If you are running XP and you have set up separate accounts, each with there own password, and you do not want other account holders to access a folder, then right click the folder, select sharing and security and then on the sharing tab tick the box marked Make this folder Private, this will prevent other account holders getting access.
If there are certain files you wish other account holders to see, then double click my computer and you will see a folder marked Shared Documents, which can be seen by all account holders, so just copy the files you want others to see to this folder.
Hope this helps.

Hello..thank you abacus..that sounds great...but i am not sure wether or not i have a "sharing and security " option when i right click on the folder...( it's just a normal folder )..
Regards,
Me

Hello again....I just wanted to know...well....i deleted my sister's user account....and right now there's just me, the administrator..--..there is just one folder that i don't want her to access...for that...do i have to create an user account for her again.. ? I will use the sharing and security thing abacus told me about...but do i need to create an user account for her with her own password...?

Regards,

Claudiu

Yes you need separate accounts.
Store the folders you want to make private in you’re My Documents Folder.
Hope this helps.

do i really have to put 'em in My Documents ?

hello abacus...i can't select the "make this folder private"

When you have separate accounts set up, create a new folder in the My Documents folder of your account, right click this folder, select sharing and security, followed by the sharing tab, the check box for private folder should now be available, (Don’t forget to click apply when you have ticked the Private box) you can then copy all the files you don’t want others to have access to, in to this folder.
If you are using XP Home, you may have to do this from Safe Mode. (Press and hold F8 before Windows starts, until the menu appears, use the up and down arrow keys to select safe mode, and the enter to confirm)
Hope this helps.

Hi there,
You could always try this....
http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/

there is a free download and if you like it it is very cheap to buy. (about $30US I think) Not sure but I think the free version works for quite a while anyway (but with a few nag screens or reduced features)

There is loads of info on their website so have a look and see if it is what you need.
best wishes
Tony

thank you friends...it really helps

kind regs,

me