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Deffeh · 17 Nov 2003, 00:57

Its my computer, and i have the administrator rights and password. This computer is at uni, in the halls. ALthough its in my room, my room is basically the center of parties, gatherings, pre going out drinking etc. I have a lot of music on my computer that people sift threough and play all the time which is fine - however, i also have a lot of other files, in various forms that i dont want people seeing or reading etc for various reasons.

As of yet though i am unable to set up either a "limited" or "guest" account that fulfils this. Although my files arent accessible on the desk top - you can still access them through c - and even when they are hidden you can still choose the "search hidden and system files" option in F3 find - even on guest account

this is inconvenient, as im living with lads who enjoying ****ing up my files, etc. can you help me password protect or anything?

thanks,
deffeh

PS, im gonna reply to my other thread tommorow

Luckeh!!!! · 17 Nov 2003, 01:03

I think you need your files to be stored on an NTFS partition and using WinXP Pro, then right click the folder or file to adjust security policies.

You should be able to protect accessibility to folders/files to your admin account and any other account can not open them.

If you got Home Edition you're basically fked and probably need some sort of 3rd party software.

Deffeh · 17 Nov 2003, 03:52

Its pro, no worries. How would i go about setting up an NTFS partition?

Leshy · 17 Nov 2003, 07:35

You don't specifically need to create a new partition if your current filesystem is NTFS. Given that you're running WinXP Pro, this is very likely already the case.

Code:

This Computer -> Right-click any of your HD -> Properties

to see what filesystem it's using. It should say just above where it indicates what amount of space you have free. It'll be either NTFS or FAT32.

Deffeh · 17 Nov 2003, 11:57

FAT32 im afraid. Now what? And is it really as difficult as having to partition?

It amazes me the user-system is still so crap on Windows. A guest or a restricted user can access all the documents - can use the search function through C - and the advanced "search hidden files also" option - they can go tools/folder options/view show hidden files without any bother from windows

I remember it being like this on 98, but i thought by XP thered be a simple, easy way to password protect files and folders.

NEWSBOT3 · 17 Nov 2003, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deffeh

FAT32 im afraid. Now what? And is it really as difficult as having to partition?

It amazes me the user-system is still so crap on Windows. A guest or a restricted user can access all the documents - can use the search function through C - and the advanced "search hidden files also" option - they can go tools/folder options/view show hidden files without any bother from windows

I remember it being like this on 98, but i thought by XP thered be a simple, easy way to password protect files and folders.

just convert it to NTFS, windows can do it.

Luckeh!!!! · 17 Nov 2003, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEWSBOT3

just convert it to NTFS, windows can do it.

if you need more instructions, go into Help and Support feature in windows (SEE!!! there is a use for it

)

And just search for "convert NTFS"

then follow the instructions and convert your partition/drive into NTFS

Deffeh · 17 Nov 2003, 19:31

Excellent, done, files safe and untouchable on the guest account.

However, the guest account for some reason is devoid of Internet access. I connect through a VPN to my university server.

Any reason why i cant access the VPN through the guest account?

Luckeh!!!! · 17 Nov 2003, 21:16

start -> run -> gpedit.msc

maybe there are network options to tweak to allow guest account to use the network.

also, when you mean "devoid" are you able to set up another network account on it? or do you have absolutely zero options for networks

Flayer · 23 Nov 2003, 16:46

you're pr0n is safe now

Intrepid00 · 2 Dec 2003, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deffeh

FAT32 im afraid. Now what? And is it really as difficult as having to partition?

It amazes me the user-system is still so crap on Windows. A guest or a restricted user can access all the documents - can use the search function through C - and the advanced "search hidden files also" option - they can go tools/folder options/view show hidden files without any bother from windows

I remember it being like this on 98, but i thought by XP thered be a simple, easy way to password protect files and folders.

Nah, you just don't know what your doing