How to Password Protect a Folder on Windows 10

Many Windows 10 users often wonder if they can password protect a folder on their system to keep their sensitive information safe from unauthorized access. The good news is, yes, you can password protect a folder on Windows 10 easily. Here's how you can do it:

1. Right-click on the folder you want to protect and select 'Properties' from the context menu.
2. In the Properties window, go to the 'General' tab and click on the 'Advanced' button.
3. Check the box next to 'Encrypt contents to secure data' and click 'OK'.
4. Windows will prompt you to back up your encryption key. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
5. Now, only users with the encryption key or password will be able to access the protected folder.

This method uses Windows built-in encryption feature called EFS (Encrypting File System) to protect your folder with a password. It provides a basic level of security, but for more robust protection, you may consider using third-party software like VeraCrypt.