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How To Lock a Folder With a Password in Windows 10
- Right-click inside the folder where the files you want to protect are located.
- Select “New” from the contextual menu.
- Click on “Text Document.”
- Hit Enter.
- Double-click the text file to open it.
- Paste the below text into the new document:
Can you password protect a folder in Windows 10?
Unfortunately, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 do not provide any features for password protecting files or folders. You need to use a third-party software program to accomplish this. Select the file or folder you want to encrypt. Right-click the file or folder and select Properties.
How do I password protect a file in Windows 10?
Password protect Windows 10 files and folders
- Using File Explorer, right-click on a file or folder you want password protected.
- Click on Properties at the bottom of the context menu.
- Click on Advanced…
- Select “Encrypt contents to secure data” and click on Apply.
