Password protecting Windows Directories ?

[Beagle-eye]

I’m running Windows XP on a networked computer. I have an option to upload the “My Documents” area of my local disk (C:) to a server drive for backup.
Problem is …. Once the data is on the server it will then be viewable to other users and there is information that I would like to keep hidden (personnel details, addresses, salaries etc.).
I know that I can password protect individual files but, is there any way that I can password protect a whole Directory ?
Thanks in advance B-E

[slim_slag]

Put everything in a zip file and encrypt them. Uses less space too, and you can easily control what gets backed up. Include the date in the file name as that is sometimes useful.

[matelot]

Your system administrator should be able to create you an individual directory with restricted permissions. But a lot will depend on the SA's permissions, and what other domains are involved.

[Beagle-eye]

Thanks guys. I've zipped it as suggested and, not only do I have a mechanism for protecting it, but I also used less space on the server. :ok:

[Mac the Knife]

If you're using zipped files make sure that you're using the 128 or 256-bit AES encryption available in the later versions of WinZip (or other encrypting zip utilities, there are several free out there).

The ordinary traditional WinZip 2.0 encryption is NOT strong and there are dozens of utilities (many of them free) out there that can break it without raising a sweat. It's only there to keep out casual snoopers.

[Saab Dastard]

And do remember the password... :uhoh:

SD