How to make the folder read only or put a password

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How to make the folder read only or put a password is it possible?

#1 mycomputer11

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Posted 03 March 2009 - 02:31 AM

hi friends, is it possible to make the folder read only or put a password and other programs? because some folders on my computer was accidentally moved and deletd my 5 year old daughter. Or is there any software? Thanx

#2 usasma

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Posted 03 March 2009 - 08:55 AM

You can right click on the folder, select Properties and mark it read-only on the General tab.

Also, you may find this free tool handy:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/...ss/default.mspx

This post has been edited by usasma: 03 March 2009 - 08:56 AM
Reason for edit: brain cramp :0)

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#3 MilesAhead

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Posted 03 March 2009 - 05:33 PM

Also there's a good chance you'll find something like what you describe on this site:
http://www.donationcoder.com/Forums/bb/index.php

A lot of the utilities on there have a license key but you can get one for each individual app. Plus if you make a small donation you can get one that never times out and is good for all the apps on the site. Esp for hotkey and "desktop zone" stuff there's a lot of cool utilities there.

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