Password protect folders in XP with & without software

Folder lock with software click here http://www.esnips.com/doc/7f993235-e6dc-4ccc-b107-7ee46b69f793/pc-security(reg now download full version by the txt files key............................................Folder lock without software----1 If u have a login passwordfor your account, this can be used to protect yourfolders from other users.Your hard drive must be formated usingNTFS(wich is probablyi is unless your dual booting with another operating system)..........Right click on the folder that u want to make privateand choose"properties"(or alt+double-click). Go to the "sharing" tab ang check the "make this folder private"box. Click applay.If u donot have password on your account, a box will pop up asking if u want assign a password.This must be done if u want to make this folder private, so click 'yes'. You will need to use password to log in to your computer then on. Try a password then conform it.Click the"creat password"button then close the password window..Click ok in the properties box. Now any one login in to your computer can't acces to that files without knowing password..............................................................2 If your folder is zipped then directly u can apenthe file in it and see ADD A PASSWORD. And conform the password and it will B safe............................................................