How to Make a Password File

XP users only; Have you been saving some pictures and video clips to your PC? Do you have files that you'd like to make inaccessible to other users? This is for you. Keep in mind - this is only for Microsoft Users.

STEPS :

1. 1
   Right click, on the desktop or in a folder, on the white or vacant space. Go to "new", a new menu should show up next to it. Go to "Compressed (zipped) folder". Give the file a name.
2. 2
   Double-click the file, it will open up as a folder window
3. 3
   Drag any of the files you wish to protect into this window
4. 4
   Right click in this window on the white or vacant space, Go to "Add a password..." The password can be whatever you want it to be, but keep it easy to remember, but hard for hackers to guess.
5. 5
   Delete the private files that are anywhere else.
6. 6
   There you have it! Your very own password-protected folder.

Tips

• The password can be whatever you want it to be, but keep it easy to remember, but hard for hackers to guess.
• Be sure you save it to a disk in case you need to access this folder to another computer.

• Warnings

  • Close the folder every time you leave the room so other users won't have access to this file.
  • Follow these direction precisely and carefully. Should you screw this up, it'll will be difficult to go back and undo any mistake you made.
  • Don't forget the password. (obviously)

  Things You'll Need

  • A computer
  • File on computer to "password protect"
  • A blank disk (optional)