Windows 10: I can't password protect files.

Discus and support I can't password protect files. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; When I get to advanced options, my computer won't allow me the option to password protect files.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by mfgs01, Nov 17, 2020.

  1. MFGS01
    mfgs01 Win User

    I can't password protect files.


    When I get to advanced options, my computer won't allow me the option to password protect files.

    :)
     
    mfgs01, Nov 17, 2020
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  2. MICROPAGE7
    micropage7 Win User

    ms. excel bug? file that protect by password become unprotected file?

    i have ms. excel 2010 document that protected by password, when i send it through e-mail the file become unprotected file, in other name the pass is gone
    is it the bug or i just missed something on that
     
    micropage7, Nov 17, 2020
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  3. ONEMRED
    OneMrEd Win User
    Unable to open a password protected Excel file

    I just got a HTC 8X phone and when I try to open a password protected Excel file instead of prompting me for the password I just get a message that says, "Can't open. Password-protected files can't be opened". Any suggesting for working with password protected
    files on WP8?

    ***Moderator's note: Moved to the most appropriate category.***
     
    OneMrEd, Nov 17, 2020
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  4. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User

    I can't password protect files.

    password protect

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community forum.

    I would suggest you to provide some information to help you better.

    • Are you referring to BIOS password as Boot password?
    • Is it a login password which you are referring when Windows starts?
    If Login password, provided you are using Local Account on Windows 10 you may follow the below steps:
    • Press Windows + R keys to open Run command
    • Type " control userpasswords2 "
    • Select the account and uncheck "user must login with password"
    • Select apply and Ok.
    If Boot password you may have to contact your computer manufacturer.

    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Nov 17, 2020
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