Password Protect any folder in windows xp(without any software).

Requirement: Your hard drive must be formatted using NTFS.

1. Right-click on the folder go to �Properties�.

2. Click the �Sharing� tab and check the box which says �Make this folder private�.

3. When you click on the apply button and your account is not protected with a password then a new window will pop up asking for the password to protect that folder.

4. That�s it done.