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Re: Directories and Password Protection.

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From: pegboy
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 1996 00:00
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You could try to just hide the directory also... attrib +h....  maybe 
that would be easiest? That is, if your kids don't already know how to 
see hidden dir's or files...*l*



Fri, 01 Mar 96 01:35:27 GMT wrote:
: In article <4h2voh$fr9@shore.shore.net>,
:    jason97@shore.net (Don'tTreadOnMe) wrote:
: >Hello,
: >
: >	Does anyone know how to make certain directories inaccessible 
: >without a password. I'm trying t make sure the kids don't get into stuff 
: >they should not be in. Thanks
: >
: >						jason97@shore.net
: >

: DOS does not include any provisions for this, it is more of a networking 
: feature as in netware, and netware light. You might want to check out 
: novells DOS, they might have included that option. Or there are several 
: utilities out there that will encrypt specified directories, if your looking 
: for an easy fix.

: Joe
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From: pegboy@gti.net (          )
Subject: Re: Directories and Password Protection.
Date: 1996/03/01
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