How to Prevent Unauthorized Access to Files
Right-click on the folder you would like to make private, and click on properties., Make the folder private., Check to see if it worked.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Right-click on the folder you would like to make private
If there is a "security" tab, you will need to follow the steps given in the "Use Permissions" section below. -
Step 2: and click on properties.
Click on the "sharing" tab, and then select the box next to "make this folder private so that only I have access to it." If this option isn't available, you may need to move the folder or change the hard disk drive to the NT file system (NTFS). , Log in to Windows under another username.
Open the folder to ensure that you have a pop-up that states: "is not accessible.
Access is denied." If, while under the other user account, you are able to view the contents of the folder, repeat the above steps. -
Step 3: Make the folder private.
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Step 4: Check to see if it worked.
Detailed Guide
If there is a "security" tab, you will need to follow the steps given in the "Use Permissions" section below.
Click on the "sharing" tab, and then select the box next to "make this folder private so that only I have access to it." If this option isn't available, you may need to move the folder or change the hard disk drive to the NT file system (NTFS). , Log in to Windows under another username.
Open the folder to ensure that you have a pop-up that states: "is not accessible.
Access is denied." If, while under the other user account, you are able to view the contents of the folder, repeat the above steps.
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