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How to Lock a Folder or File with a Password in Windows.
Author: Konstantinos Tsoukalas ,
Some times there is the need to lock a folder or file with a password in order to protect it from an unauthorized access.
This article contains the most secure FREE methods to password protect a folder or file in Windows OS, in order to make it inaccessible to everyone who does not have the password.
A few suggestions before locking/encrypting your files:
1.
Always, use a strong password when locking your files and note it in a safe place.
2. If you use EFS or BitLocker encryption, always backup the encrypted files and the recovery keys on a separate device, (e.g.
on a external USB drive) and store this device in a safe place.
3. For damage precaution, frequently backup to a separate device, the locked (encrypted) files in an unlocked (unencrypted) format.
How to Password Protect Files or Folders in Windows.
Method 1.
Lock Office Documents, Workbooks, Presentations, etc.