Set My Documents Folder as "Private" in Windows XP

To set the My Documents folder to Private:

1. On the Start menu--> right-click My Documents--> and then click Properties.

2. Click the Sharing tab--> and then click to select the Make this folder private so that only I have access to it check box.

3. Click Apply--> and then click OK.

Using the Accessibility Wizard in Windows XP

Making Folder Private In Windows XP

                Making folder private in Windows XP would restrict others from accessing that private folder. It would also disable folder sharing feature.

1) Open your Windows Explorer and locate the folder which you want to set private. Right click the folder and click Sharing and Security.