Windows 10: Lock a folder?

Discus and support Lock a folder? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I'm not sure if it's possible but wanted to ask. Is there a way to lock a folder on my Windows 10, to make sure I don't accidentally delete it? I want... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by HaylieAnn, Jan 23, 2021.

  1. HaylieAnn Win User

    Lock a folder?


    I'm not sure if it's possible but wanted to ask. Is there a way to lock a folder on my Windows 10, to make sure I don't accidentally delete it? I want to be able to add to do it just prevent it from being accidentally deleted. Is this possible?

    :)
     
    HaylieAnn, Jan 23, 2021
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  2. Folder locked and dissapeared after unlock

    Well here's something i found on this:

    http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-475786-lost-my-files-in-folder-lock

    But it doesn't work here , i don't have that folder.

    Can somebody help me searching for a solution , tnx.

    EDIT:

    I did that and that's when the folder just disappeared but the data is still there, the program is very confusing about restoring files , it says that "files should become unlocked automatically" ... so where the heck are manual unlocking instructions.

    It's not an encrypt , it's just a password lock , so data is all open. The problem is, i would get like 225 GB of individual files off the HDD recovery , i just want the harder way of accessing the folder but getting the folder structure , where can i find the time to SORT 220 GB of data omg.
     
    RuskiSnajper, Jan 23, 2021
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  3. Free Folder Lock?

    Is there a free Folder Lock?

    I know that windows has feature that can make your folders invisible but it dont lock right?

    I am seeking a program that lock folder and make it invisible but free. is there exist? or only the pay ones?
     
    HiddenStupid, Jan 23, 2021
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  4. AddSub Win User

    Lock a folder?

    Free Folder Lock?

    panchoman, dude?

    HiddenStupid, this might work. (not sure if it works on NTFS)

    Hide Folder HiBit lock 7.2.8

    http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Security-Related/Hide-Folder-HiBit-lock.shtml

    · Protect any folder or file by : Hide, Lock, Encrypt or make a folder as a recycle Bin.
    · The protected folders or files still protected even in other computers.
    · The protect Operation just take 1 second at any computer.
    · You can undelete the folder or file by Locking it.
    · Works with FAT32, FAT16, FAT12 and FAT and all windows versions.

    10 runs trial and nag screen until registration. Registration is free

    So, freeware after free registration.

    Plenty more "lock folder" apps on Softpedia, very few that can hide AND lock.
     
    AddSub, Jan 23, 2021
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