Lock folders with XP

[ikonpro]

I am running win xp pro sp 2 on a dell inspiron. Is there any way you can within windows lock a folder so no one can open it with out a password which I can set?
I have found programs which hide the folder but none that I can right click and lock it.
If not able to do it through windows is there a program anyone knows of that will do this.
Thanks
Pamela

 

[Xaqte]

If you compress or "zip" the directory, you should have an option to password protect it.

 

[linney]

Password protect folders
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