Windows 10: how do i encrypt a .zip folder?

Discus and support how do i encrypt a .zip folder? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; encrypt : requires password to open .zip folder : a regular non-7zip/WinRAR/etc folder submitted by /u/Dr_DD_RpW_A [link] [comments]... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Dr_DD_RpW_A, Jun 12, 2021.

  1. /U/DR_DD_RPW_A
    /u/Dr_DD_RpW_A Win User

    how do i encrypt a .zip folder?


    encrypt : requires password to open

    .zip folder : a regular non-7zip/WinRAR/etc folder

    submitted by /u/Dr_DD_RpW_A
    [link] [comments]

    :)
     
    /u/Dr_DD_RpW_A, Jun 12, 2021
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  2. DEVLIN SCO
    Devlin Sco Win User

    Encrypting a folder

    Hello Bill,

    To encrypt a folder in Windows 10 Home, follow these steps:

    • Right-click the folder you want to encrypt and click Properties.
    • On the General tab, click Advanced.
    • Under Compress or Encrypt attributes, click Encrypt contents to secure data.
    • Click OK then Apply to save the changes.

    We're just here if you need further help.
     
    Devlin Sco, Jun 12, 2021
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  3. GSQUADRON
    GSquadron Win User
    Folders with zip files

    I have like 30 or more folders and everyone of them has only one single zip file.
    How can I extract all zip files inside of all folders?
     
    GSquadron, Jun 12, 2021
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  4. PARTH P PATEL
    Parth P Patel Win User

    how do i encrypt a .zip folder?

    Can't encrypt or password protect folders?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you faced.
    I will certainly help you with this.

    The information which you have provided is not enough for us to determine the issue. Please provide us more information.

    • Are you logging-in using Administrator User account?
    • Is this issue specific to any particular folder or persist in all the folders?


    Encrypting File System (EFS) is a feature of Windows that you can use to store information on your hard disk in an encrypted format. Encryption is the strongest protection that Windows provides to help you keep your information secure. I suggest you to try
    log-in through other Administrator account and perform the below given steps to encrypt the folder and check if it works:

    How to encrypt a file

    • Right-click (or tap and hold) a file or folder and select Properties.
    • Select the Advanced... button and select the Encrypt contents to secure data check box.
    • Select OK to close the Advanced Attributes window, select
      Apply, and then select OK.


    Please post back with the results and the information asked, we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Parth P Patel, Jun 12, 2021
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