Hey frens,
This may not be a new tactic for most of u guys but still I thought it might be useful for the ones who are not aware of it.
There is a simple and easy method for securing ur folder……Just u need is a

• Operating System-Win XP or Later, and
• New Technology File System (NTFS)

How To Protect?

1.Make a folder in NTFS drive.

2.Then Right click on it and view its propertie

3.A dialog box will appear

4.Now, Click On "Security Tab" and then on "Advanced" button located there

5.A dialog box will appear. Click on "Permissions" Tab and then uncheck the check-box "

Inherit from parent the permission entries that apply to child object. Include it with entries explicitly defined here."

6.The moment u uncheck the checkbox, a dialog box appears which will ask u to copy or remove the Permission. Simply click on Remove.

7.Now click On "OK" BUTTON.

8.It will ask for Confirmation. Click on "YES"

9.Again Click "OK" Now, try to access the folder. A message will appear "The folder is not accessible. Access is Denied".......Additionally u wont be able to cut, copy, delete or see the size of the folder………You can also change the folder icon and hide the folder to lock the folder.

 How to access the folder?

1.Click on "Properties" and then on Security tab.

2.Click on "Add" button".

3.Now enter the name of the user who will be authorized to access the folder.

4.You can search the user name by clicking on "Advanced" button and then clicking on "Find now" button.

5.Select the user name and click OK button thrice.