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How to Password Protect Compressed Folders in Windows 10
Using a dedicated tool is your best option to protect your folder
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Encrypting a folder with a password has been an essential feature since the beginning of the Windows OS era.
It’s still the case with Windows 10. Now, even though many alternative measures have been added, most users will usesimple password protectionto prevent people from interfering with their data on a shared PC.
Many will compress folders to save space with a third-party compression tool. And the combination of the two is what we will talk about today. Or how topasswordprotect a compressed folder in Windows 10.
How to password protect a compressed folder in Windows 10
1. Use a third-party compression tool
The second method requires any third-party compression tool, like the famous WinZip, WinRar, 7Zip, or others. These tools are favored over system compression and password encryption for various reasons, as you have many more options.
Namely, archive format,compression level, compression method, and encryption method, among others.
⇒Install WinZIP
Compatible with all major file formats, this tool provides a complete file management suite to handle your files effortlessly, share them, back them up and protect them according to your wishes.
Here’s a quick guide to help you start password-protecting files with WinZIP in no time:
Now, let’s quickly look at itskey features:
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2. Use system resources
The first method topasswordprotect a folder in Windows 10 is via the Folder properties. Windows OS has you covered if you’re not familiar with using a third-party compression tool for this job. The procedure is rather simple.
Just make sure you have all the files inside before encrypting the folder. You can apply only one or the other (compress or encrypt it) with system resources.
Here’s how topassword-protect a folder on Windows 10:
Now no one except you can access that folder. Keep in mind that these are not exactly military-gradeencryption. Someone with enough knowledge might find a way in.
On the other hand, they’ll do fine inprotecting your private filesfrom the prying eyes of a nosy family member or snooping colleague.
That’s it. Tell us in the comments section below if you have anything else to add or take. We highly appreciate your feedback.
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Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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