Password protect a folder or file


  1. Posts : 31
    win 7 - vista
       #1

    Password protect a folder or file


    I need a free program to password protect a folder or file.

    Thanks for the help.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Newtron,

    This might be able to work for you.

    Folder - Lock with a Password without Any Software

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 31
    win 7 - vista
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks a lot, but is there an easier way with a free program?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #4

    newtr0n said:
    I need a free program to password protect a folder or file.

    Thanks for the help.
    You can even do it through users and groups. create a new group. Add the ppl you want to have access to that folder. right click folder>properties>security>select user/group and allow access.

    All other groups modify so they cant even read or open the folder


    Ken
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  5. Posts : 31
    win 7 - vista
    Thread Starter
       #5

    What i dont want is people having physical access to my computer to open a file.

    So what i want is that if someone doubles click certain file or folder, he will be asked for a password.
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    Newtron,

    You could password protect your user account, and make any other users on the computer to be Standard users instead of an administrator. This way you could just log off when done, and no one can access anything from within your user folders.
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