Skip to main content

How to Password Protect Folders in Windows

Windows computer doesn't provide a built-in way to protect a folder containing sensitive files with a password. But it doesn't means you can't protect your files. There are large number of third party software which allows Windows users to password protect any folders.

How to Password Protect Folders in Windows

There isn't any feature in Windows Vista, 7 or 8 for password protecting files and folders. But you can encrypt files or folders. To do this follow the steps below.
  1. Right click on folder you want to encrypt and choose properties.
  2. Click on Advanced button.
  3. Check Encrypt Contents to Secure Data.
  4. Click on Apply button and than OK.
Note: If you're not able to check the encryption option than the version of Windows you're using might not be supporting this feature. Make sure the drive is formatted to NTFS.

Do you know? You can easily Customize Folder in Windows.

If you want to password protect a folder than you can compress the folder with a password using compression utility like Win RAR or 7-ZIP. But it will not be a good idea to protect your files as you to decompress your files every time you need to work with it. There are number of program to protect files and folders with a password and you'll not need to compress files (or folder) to do this.

You can use Folder Guard or Folder Protector to encrypt the folders with password. In this post I'll show you how to protect a folder using Folder protector as it also provides a free version.
  • Download the application from here.
  • It is a portable application and you'll not need to install it.
  • After downloading, move or copy the Folder Protector (lockdir.exe file) to the folder which you want to protect.
  • After moving the application to the accurate location, double click on lockdir.exe file to open it.
How to Password Protect Folders in Windows
  • Write your Password twice.
Tip: You can use a hint or your e-mail to retrieve the password if you ever forgot it. It is optional and may not use this option. Also note that the password hint will be visible to everyone.
  • Click on Forward arrow key (see on the right side of application) to write a Password Hint and Recovery E-mail.
  • Click on Protect button. Each and every file on that folder will disappear now.
To unprotect the folder, double click on the Folder Protector (lockdir.exe file), write your password and click unprotect button.

Folder Guard is also good option but it not available for free. It has a lot of features which is worth using. You can hide a folder and it will be invisible to Windows Applications, office or MS-DOS programs. Or lock a folder with a password easily or restrict the file to specific users. With Folder Guard, you can block the file modification too. Go to Folder Guard Website to know more.

Another good option is Protected Folder. To lock a folder, just drag and drop to the Protected Folder Safety box. It uses a single password for all locked folder.

There are many other programs available to protect our folder in Windows PC but many of them are annoying and few of the applications aren't able to unlock the folder it locked after uninstall. Try these if you're worried about the security of data on your Windows PC.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Need for Speed (NFS) Carbon Cheats, Codes and Unlock Parts

Need for Speed makes some great racing games like NFS Most Wanted, Rivals etc. and Need for Speed Carbon is another 10th addition to their NFS series. It's the first game to get the PEGI rating 12+. It's a very good game with it's story line. If you are looking for some adventure and a good racing than this one will be in your game list. While playing the game you will face some difficulty in completing this game. And from than onwards you may look some cheat codes that can help you in completing NFS carbon. And to make it easier for you here is the list of some working cheat codes and trainer. But you proceed to know about cheats and tricks for Need for Speed Carbon you would like to know the adventurous story of the game. So let's start. The game is set in the fictitious city of Palmont. Soon after the player leaves the Rockport City ( remember jumping of an old bridge in last scene of NFS Most Wanted) the player drives on a route to Palmont city with his BMW ca...

How to Get Unlimited Ammo and Health in IGI 2

After many days I am sharing a cool and interesting trick for game lovers. Do you enjoy playing IGI2? Of course you like this game. But many of you may be facing verious difficult situations in completing this game. It's because the missions are really tough and you can't complete whole IGI 2 without using it's cheat codes. There are many hacking tricks for IGI available in the Internet but most of them don't work. And this is the reason I am sharing these cheat codes to you. After reading this post you will be able to play this game without losing any health and ammo. We'll use a lite application to achieve the immortality and infinite number of ammo in this game. You will have to download the software from the link that I will provide you a little later in this post. Let's first know what this software will do. It will allow you to keep your health unlimited in IGI game. And if the health will not decrease then you will never die in the game IGI. You wil...

Enhancing Productivity with Virtual Desktops in Windows 11

In the fast-paced digital age, multitasking has become an essential skill for maximizing productivity. With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft introduces an enhanced Virtual Desktop feature that empowers users to organize their workspace, manage tasks efficiently, and seamlessly switch between different contexts without the clutter. In this article, we'll delve into the world of Virtual Desktops in Windows 11 and explore how this powerful tool can elevate your productivity to new heights. Task View  The Power of Virtual Desktops Virtual Desktops in Windows 11 provide users with a dynamic way to manage their open applications and tasks. Think of them as separate workspaces, each with its own set of open apps, files, and windows. This allows you to group related activities together, effectively creating a focused environment for different projects, tasks, or workflows. Getting Started with Virtual Desktops Setting up and using Virtual Desktops in Windows 11 is a breeze: 1. Creating...