How to Lock a Drive in Windows Xp?

How can I Lock my Folder in Windows XP?

Select the file or folder you want to encrypt.
Right-click the file or folder and click Properties.
Click the Sharing tab.
Check the box Make this folder private.
Click Apply and then OK.

How do I Lock a Disk Drive?

Key Features.
Run Folder Encryption and Click “Protect Drive”See Image Below.
Select the Hard Disk Drives that You Want to Lock. And Then Click OK.
Now Open “My Computer”, You Can Found the Selected Drives Were Hidden. Related posts:

How does a Hard Drive Get Locked?

Locked hard drives can occur due to simple software or formatting issues. However, if you have physical damage to your drive a common reason for the “blue screen of death” it may work for a very brief time before crashing permanently. Youll want to make a copy of those files right away.