Tag: disk_partition

Setting File and Folder Security in Windows XP

August 19, 2007 by Jason

You cannot password protect individual folders in XP. You restrict access by assigning
permissions to drives, folders and files.

To do this, you must be running NTFS as your file system on the drive in question. If your hard disk/partition is not NTFS you will need to convert it. To do this, open a Command Prompt window and enter the following command:

CONVERT X: /FS:NTFS

Where X: is the drive letter you wish to convert. You may also want to see http://www.aumha.org/a/ntfscvt.htm to ensure that you’re getting the optimal conversion.

After this step is completed and you’ve rebooted the computer, if necessary: Read More»

Extend and Shrik Vista Disk Partition

July 03, 2007 by Jason

With Windows Vista, third party Partition application like Partition Magic, Disk Director or any other Partition Manager is no more required because Windows Vista itself is equipped with their in-house partition manager.

This vista partition application is easy to use which it allow to shrink and extending existing partition like other popular partition program. Below is the simple step to shrink and extend vista partition. Read More»

How to Fix Bad Sectors on your Hard Disk

January 26, 2007 by Jason

1: Double-click on “My Computer”.
2: Select the disk/partition that you want to diagnose and repair.
3: Right click on the disk/partition you selected and click on “Properties”
4: Choose the “Tools” tab.
5: Click the “Check Now” button under “Error Checking Status”.
6: Depending on your type of Windows, choose “Thorough” or “Scan for and Attempt Recovery of Bad Sectors.”
7: Click Start.