Hard drive formatting/ privacy

[triskit]

I'm getting a new HD for my computer (Windows XP pro), just an additional storage drive.


I would like to either:

A. Format it so that one partition can only be accessed by me and the other can only be accessed by another login on the computer
-OR-
B. Make the drive only accessible to me

I haven't decided which would be better, but is is possible to do either?

 

[KSoD]

Neither is possible. If you format the drive it will be able to be seen and accessed by anyone who uses the PC.

 

[PolishPaul]

Yeah, don't think there's a way with XP. With 2003 you can setup various permissions on folders etc which would do the trick i believe. You can also just encrypt the files so that only your user will have access to them (still browse-able). Right click > properties > advanced.

This is also possible on linux, what a perfect opportunity to switch!