I have a Apache beginner problem with directory access which is really bothering me.

Apache is installed under Win2000 in "E:/Server/Apache2"

I want to restrict access to directories, for example /htdocs/private
(somehow)

× first I tried with .htaccess - not working (yes, passwd and .htaccess file created)
× then I tried with <Directory ...> [1]
× then, I tried to deny access to all [2]

But nothing is working, it's always possible to access /private and files!

AAARRRGGGHHH! :X

thanks a lot

Chris

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[1]:
<Directory "E:/Server/Apache2/htdocs/private">
AuthType Basic
AuthName "Restricted Files"
AuthUserFile "E:/Server/Apache2/passwd/passwords"
Require user karisse
</Directory>

[2]
<Directory "E:/Server/Apache2/htdocs/private">
Order allow,deny
deny from all
</Directory>