M.K.,
Suffice it to say that Windows ME is NOT a secure operating system, and password protecting your "My Documents" folder can't be done easily without 3rd party software. But there are ways to store your files in "compressed folders" or use the third party programs. Here are some links that should help:
Windows Tips: Password-Protect Your Sensitive Files and Folders
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,110663,00.asp
File & Folder Protector - More Info
http://www.softheap.com/ffp.html
Google Search for "Password Protect Files"
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In regards to the Outlook Express issue, there is a procedure which will password protect your "identity's" inbox. Read the link below and follow the procedure:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1203063,00.asp
Hope this helps.
Grif
Dear Sir,
I am using windows millenium & a pentium 3 processor.I dont want my e mails of outlook express (version 6 )& the files & folders of 'documents' & for that matter in others like 'brief case' to be accessible to others who use my computer . How can I do it ? please help .
thanking you,
M.K.Tolani

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