How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 10

Password Protecting a Folder in Windows 10

When it comes to securing your files on Windows 10, one useful measure is to password protect a folder. While the operating system itself does not provide a built-in feature to set a password directly on a folder, you can achieve this by creating a password-protected zip archive. Here's how:

1. Locate the folder you want to protect
2. Right-click on the folder
3. Hover over the 'Send to' option
4. Select 'Compressed (zipped) folder'
5. Once the zip archive is created, double-click on it
6. Click on the 'File' menu in the zip archive window
7. Choose 'Add a password' option
8. Enter your desired password and confirm
9. Your folder is now password protected!

Remember to keep your password secure and not share it with anyone you don't trust. This method can be a quick way to add an additional layer of security to your sensitive files and folders in Windows 10.