Directory Files Security

[Anon]

I want to protect one directory from users
that directory only can use registered users.
any files inside that directory our user can access these files.in linux or win32 I do not mind in any platform.if user type the directory name inthe browser I should able to protect any body can help. any help appreciated asap

Thanks
Regds
Ramarao

[van__]

read up on .htaccess over at http://apache.org