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is there anyway to make folders inside my network places invisible? I am going away and I do not want people having access to my business folders. Or can I just make my network places invisible, password it? etc...
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1. If the computer is on, turn it off. Restart (reboot) the computer. When the computer first begins booting, you will probably see a large Dell logo. Press the "F2" key at this point to enter the "BIOS setup screen."
Note: If the system does not enter the BIOS setup screen at this point, allow the system to complete booting and load the Operating System, then simultaneously press the "Fn" and "F1" keys (or "Scroll Lock" and "F1" on external keyboards), then continue following discharge instructions.
2. Page through the various BIOS setup screens by simultaneously pressing the "Alt" and "P" keys. Look for a page with something that says User Password and/or SUpervisor Password.
3. Give it a password not obvious to anyone. Memorize it as if it's your own Social Security number.
4. Save & exit.
5. When the PC reboot, you should be prompted for the password. If this screen does come up, congrads.
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Folders on a networked drive are subject to any possible file permissions. If ntfs and you have xp pro or above you can modify the permissions so that only admin users could access the files. If you encrypt then you need some other stuff.
What I am saying is the file system on the remote has to allow it but your os has to allow it too.
For the most part unless it is secure by design any admin could access it. Consider some sort of zipped file with password or another type of password protection if you want. The best security is lack of physical access. Take the files home or lock them at the company safe.
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