you can get softwares that do taht...heres a free software: http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/ one easy solution i use is making the folder hidden....if you right click on the folder and check the hidden attribute. with the hidden attribute your folder wont be listed when you're browsing for files. you can show hidden folders by going on to Tools>FolderOptions>View and check view hidden folders hope that helps