Hi, I have been using Ubuntu Linux since quite some time, and have found it quite good on permissions fronts. I can create a folder and set group permissions very well. I have a Windows 7 Ultimate x32 at my home, and that PC is used by 2 people. It has some crucial and private data. I would want to know a way I can restrict a user from accessing predefined drives only. for example, I create another user for my room-mate and restrict him from accessing my E and F drive somehow, giving him restricted rights too. Is it possible!? I found a nice tutorial here , but that's to lock a folder, and haven't been tested by me. This question is also posted here on sevenforums.com I have found one example here , but am not sure about its validity, since I haven't tested it yet.

You may consider using BitLocker to encrypt your drives. BitLocker http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/features/bitlocker.aspx Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.