Windows 10: How do I add a password to a Zip file in Windows 10

I right click on the archive and select properties and then click advanced - there is NO option for encryption.Do I have to install a 3rd party package like WinRar or WinZip?

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.zip can't be set to File Explorer

Hello Kathleen,

I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• 
  Type Default programs
  in the search bar and press enter
  
• 
  Click on choose default programs by file type
  
• 
  Select .zip
  and select File Explorer
  

Also you can visit the below link Zip and unzip files.
(Steps applies to Windows 10).

Zip and unzip files

Hope this helps. Post us with status we will be glad to help you.

 

How set password already zip file

Unfortunately, Abdus passwords can only be created during the process of compressing the files. Any application doesn't have the option to create a password to an existing compressed folder (zip folder). I would suggest to unzip the files first and create
a new zip file using one of the 3rd party programs that I suggested and create a password during the process.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.