How to block access to a folder

I would like to block access to a folder in Windows 2000 Pro. I keep
songs in that folder and restrict access to anyone other than me. It
makes the computer a little slow when shared on my network. I do not
want to use any third-party tools.

Thx

Avi

 

try renaming your folder with a "$" without quotes as the first letter it
shoulnd not show up

 

Right click on the folder and choose security.

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Then read the docs in w2kPro on how to do it.

 

If you're using FAT32 then you cannot block anyone from accessing the
folder.

If you're using NTFS, which you can covert from FAT32 to NTFS, then you
can set security on the folder and set your user-id/account as the only
one that can access the folder.

Duane

 

I tried this but it is still showing up. There is no security option by
righ-clicking it. Also no docs. Anything else?

 

Yes, it is FAT32. But I do not want to convert to NTFS. Please suggest
something else...

 

http://www.baxbex.com/foldershield.html
http://www.fsprolabs.com/hfxp/index.html

 

You can't have it both ways. You either use 3rd party software to do it or
you convert to NTFS and use windows.

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Guess I have to use a third-party tool. Thx for everything guys!!!

 

Make them all "read only" and no one can mess with them BY MISTAKE.
Unless you think someone is purposely trying to mess with your files
in which case make the directory a hidden file. Pretty simple and it's
in every Dummies book.

 

In the network, most files that users use are hidden. So, usually, most
users enable "Show hidden files and folders" option. So it is not
practical. The files are songs and make my PC slow when accessed by
multiple users so want to block the folder only for my use.

 

Why don't you just not share that folder?

 

It makes no sense not to go to the O/S and use NTFS. But it's not my
problem.

Duane

 

there is software like "Folder Lock" that you can download off a shareware
site.
Its password protected ,3 intrusive attemps turns pc off and files in there
are exempt from a search . But why you want such security for mp3 files I
dont know but be sensible about what your downloading.