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Setting Folder Permissions in Windows XP

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lastig21

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I have a folder on a computer with a few users. I have some data in a folder that I would like to protect. I don't want anyone to be able to open/move/delete/or add anything to this folder except me. All the other users are administrators on the computer. The last time I tried to set folder permissions, I did a nice job of locking everyone out, including myself. If somebody could tell me a quick and fail-safe way to set this I would appreciate it. Also, is there a way to set a password on the folder even from my account?

TIA
 
If all users are running as admins, any 1 of them can take ownership of that file. I am pretty sure a Domain admin can block/stop a local admin from doing it, but I am not sure if local admin can block another local admin.

As for PW the file, wouldn't that be a bit much? Secure the box 1st, then worry about other things like that IMHO. But I do not know of a way to PW a certain file only for all users.


Question, why are all users running as admins?
 
Its just a local file server not doing anything. We are all admins so we can install stuff as we please. We don't need to be, but people would be mad if they weren't admins or didn't know the admin password.

Thanks for all the help. I got it set up to where I'm reasonably happy with it.
 
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