hi i just got a new computer and want to make specific folders on my computer inaccessible to guest accounts and other accounts. i cant for the life of me remember how to do it. what i want to do is on the right. what i have now is on the left. i have a ntfs system going. please help. thanks so much jennifer

Upon password protecting your User Account, XP will ask you if you want your documents etc. protected. ---------------------- HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders in Windows XP (XP Pro only)

To set file permissions in XP, you need to disable simple file sharing. To do this, from Explorer click Tools --> Folder Options, then select the View tab. At the bottom of the list you'll find the Use simple file sharing check box. Disable this. When enabled, you cannot access the file/folder permissions dialogue box at all. I bet this is why you thought you'd forgotten? If you right-click any file/folder now, you'll see the sharing and security option.