Windows 10: Password protected folder

Hi,

Is there any free third party app that allows to create a password protected folder in W10.....?

Thanks,
-BBDS

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Password protection for folders

Hi Jim,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that you would like to set password for MS Edge favorite's folder.

I would like to let you know that you can't use a password to protect files and folders in Windows. However, some programs that run on Windows allow you to protect individual files with a password. For more information, check the Help for the program you're
using.

I suggest that you use a password protected user account which will allow only you to access the files and folders on your computer.

You may also use your favorite search engine to search for any third party software which would accomplish your request.

Disclaimer: Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of
Third Party Software can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.

Hope this answers your question. Post back if you need further assistance. We'll be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Password protect folders???

I have some very private photos on my phone (Dash) and have been looking with no luck for a way to password protect a folder containing these photos. I dont need to encrypt them (and don't want to), just password protect them so I can hand my phone to someone
without worry. Has anyone found anything like this? I'll pay for an app that does this, but would prefer something free

 

There's other methods but if I need files protected I move them into the Compressed Folder and password that. Right-click, Send To, Compressed (zipped) Folder.

 

Compressed.

Do you have a detailed instructions on how to password protect it.

I have 7-zip installed but still could not figure it out.

Maybe a better tool.......?

Thanks,
-BBDS

 

Found a clean solution
How To Password Protect a Folder in Windows 10
-BBDS

 

If you have the Pro edition, you can create a partition to store your sensitive data and then use Bitlocker to protect that partition.

 

Even kids know, how to bypass password/folder protection, so unless are serious about it, the encryption is the way to go, but make sure to backup your key, otherwise even you might not be able to access it.

Wise Folder Hider - No.1 Freeware to Hide Folders or Files

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Thank you for your advice.

I installed SecretFolder before reading your post and it seems working OK.

Download SecretFolder - MajorGeeks

But if you see some issues with it that I might have missed - please let me know.

-BBDS

 

No, that was not a good solution, after folder is hidden its content is searchable and can be accessed.

SecretFolder also hides folder, and its content is also searchable, but not accessible,

-BBDS