Hiding folders

[LosingStreak]

Okay, im new here.

I would like to know if there is any way to make all folders except from my documents totally inaccessable without a password?

I tried some folder locking programs, but when locking the WINDOWS folder nothing worked =[

Thanks.

[Jonas Wauters]

May I ask why you want to do that?
What are your specs?

[LosingStreak]

Because my friends keep messing with my files etc.

What specs do you need?

[unlovedwarrior]

y dont you just password protect or account

[LosingStreak]

because they can still go on my computer, i just want to make restrictions etc.

[unlovedwarrior]

active the guest account so they have limited access

[LosingStreak]

what limitations does the guest accont have?

[dl65]

LosingStreak ........ Then as already been suggested create a guest account and then only let them have access to certain files and folders.


dl65  

[Zylstra]

That, and what operating system are you using?

The only two operating systems that you could have that would allow your friends to change your files is Windows 98, and 95. (Or an un-updated version of Windows 98SE)

You would have to give us more info on what files they are editing.

[patio]

I'm not so sure i would consider them friends if they showed no respect for my personal property...

[LosingStreak]

on the guest account, can i stop users creating / editing any files or folders?

[unlovedwarrior]

they cant install things and they cant modify certain files

[LosingStreak]

and how do i choose what files and folders they can and cant modify?

[Zylstra]

and how do i choose what files and folders they can and cant modify?

The guest account will dissable access to your files, like your my documents folders, but it will set aside a folder for the guest account.

That way, they could use the computer, but without access to your stuff.

If you give them a limited access account (using the account wizard under the Control Panel) you should be able to restrict access to certain programs as well.