Chapter 4
Protecting your data files is an essential ongoing task. File protection involves a multifaceted set of responsibilities, and if you don’t attend to these chores, you risk the health of your data, the health of your computer, and the health of other computers if you’re operating in a network environment or send e-mail with attachments to other people. Fortunately, to help you meet these responsibilities, Microsoft Windows XP provides several powerful tools, all of which are easy to use once you understand them. This chapter covers the following topics to help you protect your files:
NTFS file system (NTFS)
Encrypting files with Encrypting File System (EFS)
Setting permissions for files and folders
Protecting data with passwords
