Setting Up A Directory For HTTPS Secure Certificate

I'm setting up a directory for HTTPS: secure certificate which in the past was just http: - I purchased a secure certificate which will be activated soon... Q: Do I simply redirect any links that previously went to : relative links: /thisfolder/file.htm now to the absolute reference: https://mysite.com/thisfolder/file.htm ? Then, once inside the secure dir. I can then go back to relative links and they will stay in the secure folder - right? - - - - - ! BUT - what is the best way to lock out users from going to the old, NOT secure folder? http://mysite.com/thisfolder/ ? - Someone mentioned modifying the .htaccess file and add some redirects - I'll need some help with exactly how to do it - any ideas? - also I imagine I can write some PHP code to redirect pages... Q: what is the best way to accomplish this? Thanks for your help -- Thanks - RevDave Cool @ hosting4days . com [db-lists 09]