XP folders

Hello
I have a dumb question,I want to put a password on A cd disk.
Is this possible?
I have windows XP Home Edition what I want to do is burn things to a cd but want a password in it So only those who know the password can see whats in the CD can anyone help me with this please. I dont want any software just an idea if its possible to do and how to do it LOL with what I have.

Thank You

 

Use a ZIP Folder, I think they can be passworded but I haven't tried it yet in XP, certainly you'll be able using an alternative ZIP manager (WinZIP, EnZIP, etc).

 

Hello
I went to help and support I have a hp pavillion did a search and I found it...... here is how you do it in case anyone else needs to know I tried it and it worked.
THIS IS FOR WINDOWS XP HOME:
To protect files in a zipped compressed folder with a password
Open My Computer, and then locate the compressed folder.
Double-click the compressed folder.
On the File menu, click Add a Password.
In the Password box, type a password.
In the Confirm Password box, type the password again.
Notes
To open My Computer, click Start, and then click My Computer.
Passwords are case sensitive.
You can identify compressed folders by the zipper on the folder icon.
When you extract an password protected file, the extracted file is no longer protected.

I made a zip folder to my desk top add the files I wanted protected burned to CDRW disk after I burned it tried it and you have to enter password to every file you open I am not sure what this ment >>>>>When you extract an password protected file, the extracted file is no longer protected.<<<< I opened the file many times to see if it stayed protected and it did anyone else know what they mean by this>>>> "When you extract an password protected file, the extracted file is no longer protected. "<<<<

Thanks

 

They're merely saying, the file/files you extract won't be protected once they are outside the protection of the original Zip file, but the original Zip file will remain protected.

hth

 

OK LOL