the first response seems complicated but i do appreciate it. Is there a simple/shortest way? getting extra hard drive would just add extra work and accessories on my computer. I just thought you could simply "locked" that certain folder doesnt have to be the whole partition, so that other user couldnt able to OPEN or VIEW the content of that folder. I am using my personal laptop but for some situation you can't control still others would have to ask or beg for permission.LOL!