Hiding Partitions from Guest Account

I am the only user of my computer, normally.
I have an Administrator - Password Protected account, a Standard User (no password - I never use it account) and a Guest account - (no password,) for use of a guest if I was gone on holiday.

I recently divided my harddrive into two partitions, C one for W7 and D one for DATA. Now I find that both the Guest account and the other Standard account can see my DATA Partition files.

I am unable to figure out how to hide my D DATA files from access by the Guest account. I thought that was the whole point of a Guest Account. Any suggestions?
Thank you.

Whenever people move their data to a new partition I always recommend they Make the first level folder their userid and then under that Documents, Music, Videos, etc. That way security can be set from a single folder. If you have multiple folders (no hi-level "Patti" folder) then you will have to do this for each folder...

Basically what you want to do is change the security settings for your data. In windows explorer, Right-click on the folder and choose Properties, select the Security Tab. First make sure you are in the list and have Allow on everything, then pick "Everyone" in the list and hit Edit, check Deny "Full Control". By default (ie. unless you change them), all subfolders inherit security from the parent folder so all you need change is the highest level folder(s) on the drive.

Now I believe Guests should see a D drive but they shouldn't see in your folders. Please give it a try and see if that will suit your needs.

I don't understand this. My attachment shows what the security settings? are.
I don't see whre I can "then pick "Everyone" in the list and hit Edit, check Deny "Full Control". By default (ie. unless you change them), all subfolders inherit security from the parent folder so all you need change is the highest level folder(s) on the drive.

Can you clarify this for me please

Well,make the folders hidden.Guest accounts can't mess with the control panel to show hidden files and folders(i think !!!!!!!,I have not uses any guest or standared user accounts).
You can alwas open the hidden folder from the administartor account my enabling the option to show hidden files and folders.

amaltom, Any user can simply open Windows Explorer, go to Organize ... file and folder options ... view tab and choose "show hidden files and folders," so that is not secure.

OK, I'm not an expert on the security stuff and I simply disable the Guest account on my PC so it's a bit of trial and error for me so ...

Technically you can "add" Everyone to the list, but I would simply just try setting Deny "Full Control" on the last one you have "Users (Patti-PC/Users)". Make note of what the settings are so you can change them back if it doesn't work. I'm assuming you personally log on as an administrator so your access is controlled by the one above that.

There are many softwares out there which can password protect files and folders.
The built in Bitlocker in windows 7 can be used to protect the whole drive.(i don't know which version of windows 7 you have).
Another trick found while searching in the net(may not be helpfull)

Make Folders Invisible In Windows
1. Right click on the desktop>New>Folder
2.Remove the name and with the NUMPAD type 0160 while holding ALT
-Now your folder should appear unnamed and when we got that solved, we have to make the icon itself invisible to the eye:
3.Right click on the folder>Properties
4.Click the Customize tab and then Change icon
5.Just scroll a little bit and you can find here is a transparent icon
And voila; your folder is now invisible…(*just don’t forget where you put it)

amaltom, you are trying to make this way too complicated. She simply wants to keep Guests out, not make it harder for her to access it by hiding or encrypting files/folders every time. 99.999% of the time it will be her on the machine.

When in doubt, I recommend the KISS principle.

Trouble in my grey cell department.
Attachment shows what is allowed under Users (Patti-PC/Users. It shows that only 3 permissions are listed yet Guest can still see my files and folders.

SYSTEM has full control, Authenticated User has all but Full Control.

For Users (Patti-PC/Users should I unclick all?

Patti - Maybe this info will help you.

Go to: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows...lder-in-vista/

These instruction apply also to Windows 7, also they give a link for a free application to password protect the folders too. It's called: LocK A FoldeR

From the website: LocK-A-FoLdeR™ is a lightweight and easy to use program that allows you to hide and lock up any folders on your computer, making them invisible and inaccessible to anyone but yourself. After you create a master password, simply select the folder(s) you want to hide and click a button to make them disappear. To unlock a folder, enter your password and select the folder that you want to unlock.
==> It features :

• Extremely easy to use and straightforward Interface.

• Uses almost no CPU (no extra services or processes).

• Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7.

• Open Source (Free To Use/Distribute/Study/Modify).

• Compatible with all filesystems.

• Lock Unlimited folders.

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Download LocK-A-FoLdeR 3.10.3 for Windows 32 bit

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SOURCE

Using this handy little app may be easier and simpler for you rather the going the other route.

I hope some of this helps!
~Nibs

Read & List means they can read them and see them.

Select Users and then hit the EDIT button in the middle and click Deny Full Control, it should set all user options to deny.