How to put a password on a folder, file or flash drive. We password protect everything! How to set a password for a folder without additional programs

Unfortunately, Windows does not provide the ability to protect a folder with a password. In many cases, a folder with a password would help protect important data from being viewed by strangers without any problems. I will discuss how to implement this on a laptop or computer in this article. The instructions are suitable for systems with Windows 7, 8 and 10

We will talk about free programs and their paid analogues, as well as some other methods ( without third party utilities) with which you can protect folders and valuable data in them with a password.

Free utilities and programs for setting a password for a folder

There are few such programs, but there are those that can easily help you put a password on a folder. I will conduct a mini review of the most worthy ones, and you yourself will choose which one is best for you. They must be compatible with popular versions of Windows OS. All links will be listed immediately in the article.

It is important to know that it is not necessary to install more than 1 program for such purposes. They may conflict with each other.

Anvide Seal Folder

Probably the most popular, free program that allows you to create a folder with a password. There is support for the Russian language. Download the archive and run it. Add to the list 1 or more folders that need to be protected with a password. Just drag them into the working window. Close access from the menu ( or press F5). Do this for all required files.

The settings allow you not only to encrypt the folder with a password, but also the data stored in it ( name, file size). All unsuccessful authorization attempts are remembered and shown if entered correctly.

You can easily check the remaining features yourself. The author of the program always helps if any problems arise.

WinMend Folder Hidden

A program with a very attractive interface that allows you to access folders using a password. There is Russian localization ( after installation and launch). Download and use for free.

Just a few control buttons. There are no settings other than the color scheme and language. Drag a folder into the window and it will automatically become hidden. It can only be accessed from within the program.

The disadvantages include the lack of encryption without hiding folders.

SecretFolder

An equally simple program in English, but it has a very friendly interface that even an inexperienced user can understand. Download it and install it. Enter the password at 1st start. It will be required to enter the program where the protected folders will be located.

This password is also required when deleting ( For reliability, you can use recovery via Email address).

Once in the working window, you just need to drag the folder into it with the mouse or select it in the directory through the menu ( Add). Pay attention to the status. Lock - protected. Unlock - no protection. To gain access to the files again, you will need to go into the program and unlock the directory from here. Below in the window there are instructions that most likely will not be useful.

With these simple steps you can reliably block unauthorized access to a folder with valuable files.

DirLock

The easiest to use program, by installing it you can protect a folder immediately from the Windows Explorer context menu ( a new Lock/UnLock line will appear). There is nothing superfluous in it. Download it and lock the folder by entering the password 2 times. This must be done every time after viewing protected files.

All protected folders are displayed in the main program window. They can also be unlocked from here.

Convenient and safe solution.

Paid programs to protect folders

If free options are not suitable, then you can use paid ones. They are of course made of better quality and have more functionality, but you have to pay for it. I will consider the best programs in my opinion, and you decide which one is best for you.

Folder Guard

This program has a free trial period of 30 days. Russian language is available. Immediately after installation, you will be asked to enter a password to enter the program. To set a password for a folder, just drag it into the window. Each setup step is described in detail and no difficulties should arise. Download it and install it.

You can simply hide the folder, both regular and network, or you can set a password. It is possible to restrict access to different users. There is an emergency recovery function in case the password is forgotten.

There is even protection in safe mode. The program hides itself using the “Hidden” attribute. Hotkey calling is supported. Everything can be fine-tuned to suit your needs. Of the minuses, I would note that the certificate is in English.

In general, it is very convenient to use; in addition to setting a password, there are a lot of different options. They can really be useful in various situations.

IObit Protected Folder

The simplest of all paid programs to protect folders in your native language ( selectable in settings). 20 trial runs. Supports all current versions of Windows. From the picture below you can see that it will not cause any difficulties in use.

There are several additional options in the options. I liked this program more than all the others. Convenient, fast, safe and there is nothing superfluous. Download it and try it yourself.

My Lockbox

Another program from a Russian developer that will allow you to easily protect your important data. There are no bells and whistles in it. When starting for the first time, you will be required to enter a password. Access to all folders will be opened after entering it. There is a recovery service via Email ( not necessary). Download and test.

The interface has only a few main buttons. It is possible to set a filter for trusted processes. Lots of themes. The functionality is similar to other programs.

Install—adds protection to the folder.
Clear - deletes it.

It is possible to use for free with only 1 folder. The paid version removes this limitation and adds user support.

Locking a folder with a password inside the archive

You can encrypt your virtual hard disk or flash drives. If you forget your password, it will be almost impossible to recover your data. A reliable method of protection using Windows tools without third-party programs.

Microsoft script for setting a password for a folder

An unreliable method, the protection of which is very easily circumvented by simply turning on the display of hidden Windows system files. However, this is also the case in this article, as otherwise the folder is accessed using a password that was previously set. The advantage of this method is that you do not need to download any third-party applications.

What else can you do

In Windows, although there is no built-in function for setting passwords for folders, you can get by by simply creating a second user and setting a password for the account. In addition to this, limit rights. A fairly simple and effective method of data protection. However, an experienced user can handle this too.

I would also advise encrypting it. This can be done using the same Bitlocker utility or similar ones. There is also a disadvantage here in that the section can simply be deleted and the data will be lost.

Of all the above, the most reliable way to protect a folder is encryption. But here, if you forget your password, you yourself lose access to the data. I add the folder to the archive and encrypt it. I think this is much more convenient and safer than everything else. It all depends on who needs to hide the information. There is no 100% protection against everyone.

I hope you have found a solution to your problem. I will answer all questions in the comments.

Which method did you use?

Everyone loves secrets, but not everyone knows how to password protect a folder with files in Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7. In some cases, a protected folder on a computer is a rather necessary thing in which you can store passwords for very important accounts on the Internet, work files not intended for others and much more.

Programs for setting a password for a folder in Windows 10, Windows 7 and 8

Let's start with programs designed to protect folders with a password. Unfortunately, among the free utilities there is little that can be recommended for this, but still I managed to find two and a half solutions that can still be recommended.

Warning: Despite my recommendations, do not forget to check the free programs you download on services like Virustotal.com. Although at the time of writing I tried to highlight only the “clean” ones and manually checked each utility, this may change over time and updates.

Anvide Seal Folder

Anvide Seal Folder (formerly, as far as I understand, Anvide Lock Folder) is the only adequate free program in Russian for setting a password for a folder in Windows, without trying to secretly (but openly offers Yandex elements, be careful) to install any unwanted Software for your computer.

After starting the program, you can add a folder or folders to the list that you want to set a password for, then press F5 (or right-click on the folder and select “Close access”) and set a password for the folder. It can be separate for each folder, or you can “Close access to all folders” using one password. Also, by clicking on the “Lock” image on the left in the menu bar, you can set a password to launch the program itself.

By default, after access is closed, the folder disappears from its location, but in the program settings you can also enable encryption of the folder name and file contents for better protection. To summarize - a simple and understandable solution that will be easy for any novice user to understand and protect their folders from access by unauthorized persons, which also includes some interesting additional features (for example, if someone enters the password incorrectly, you will be notified about this when starting the program with the correct password).

Official website where you can download Anvide Seal Folder for free anvidelabs.org/programms/asf/

Lock-a-Folder

The free, open-source program Lock-a-folder is a very simple solution for setting a password on a folder and hiding it from Explorer or the desktop from strangers. The utility, despite the lack of Russian language, is very easy to use.

All that is required is to set a master password when you first launch it, and then add the folders that you want to block to the list. Unlocking occurs in a similar way - launch the program, select a folder from the list and press the Unlock Selected Folder button. The program does not contain any additional offers installed with it.

Details about use and where to download the program: .

DirLock

DirLock is another free program for setting passwords on folders. It works as follows: after installation, the “Lock / Unlock” item is added to the folder context menu, respectively, to lock and unlock these folders.

This item opens the DirLock program itself, where the folder should be added to the list, and you, accordingly, can set a password for it. But, in my test on Windows 10 Pro x64, the program refused to work. I also did not find the official website of the program (in the About window there are only the developer’s contacts), but it is easily found on many sites on the Internet (but do not forget about checking for viruses and malware).

Lim Block Folder (Lim lock Folder)

The free Russian-language utility Lim Block Folder is recommended almost everywhere where it comes to setting passwords for folders. However, it is categorically blocked by Windows Defender 10 and 8 (as well as SmartScreen), but at the same time, from the point of view of Virustotal.com, it is clean (one detection is probably false).

The second point is that I was unable to get the program to work in Windows 10, including in compatibility mode. However, judging by the screenshots on the official website, the program should be easy to use, and judging by the reviews, it works. So, if you have Windows 7 or XP, you can try it.

Official website of the program - maxlim.org

Paid programs for setting passwords on folders

The list of free third-party folder protection solutions that can be recommended in any way is limited to those listed. But there are also paid programs for these purposes. Perhaps some of them will seem more acceptable to you for your purposes.

Hide Folders

The Hide Folders program is a functional solution for password protection of folders and files, hiding them, which also includes Hide Folder Ext for setting a password on external drives and flash drives. In addition, Hide Folders is in Russian, which makes it easier to use.

The program supports several options for protecting folders - hiding, password blocking or combinations thereof; it also supports remote control of protection over the network, hiding traces of program operation, calling via hot keys and integration (or lack thereof, which may also be relevant) with Windows Explorer, export lists of protected files.

In my opinion, one of the best and most convenient solutions of this kind, although it is paid. The official website of the program is http://fspro.net/hide-folders/ (free trial version works for 30 days).

IoBit Protected Folder

Iobit Protected Folder is a very simple program for setting a password for folders (similar to the free utilities DirLock or Lock-a-Folder), in Russian, but it is paid.

I think you can get an understanding of how to use the program simply from the screenshot above, and no explanation is needed. When you lock a folder, it disappears from Windows Explorer. The program is compatible with Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7, and you can download it from the official website www.iobit.com

Folder Lock from newsoftwares.net

Folder Lock does not support the Russian language, but if this is not a problem for you, then perhaps this is the program that provides the greatest functionality when protecting folders with a password. In addition to actually setting a password for the folder, you can:

Create “safes” with encrypted files (this is more secure than a simple folder password).
Enable automatic blocking when exiting the program, Windows, or turning off the computer.
Safely delete folders and files.
Receive reports of incorrectly entered passwords.
Enable hidden operation of the program with a call using hot keys.
Create backup copies of encrypted files online.
Creating encrypted “safes” in the form of exe files with the ability to open on other computers where the Folder Lock program is not installed.

The same developer has additional tools to protect your files and folders - Folder Protect, USB Block, USB Secure, with slightly different functions. For example, Folder Protect, in addition to setting a password for files, can prohibit their deletion and modification

All developer programs are available for download (free trial versions) on the official website http://www.newsoftwares.net/

Setting a password for an archive folder in Windows

All popular archivers - WinRAR, 7-zip, WinZIP support setting a password for the archive and encrypting its contents. That is, you can add a folder to such an archive (especially if you rarely use it) with a password, and delete the folder itself (i.e., so that just a password-protected archive remains). At the same time, this method will be more reliable than simply setting passwords on folders using the programs described above, since your files will actually be encrypted.

Password for a folder without programs in Windows 10, 8 and 7 (Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise only)

If you want to make really strong protection for your files from strangers in Windows and do without programs, while on your computer a version of Windows that supports BitLocker, I would recommend the following method for setting a password on your folders and files:

From what Windows itself has to offer, this is probably the most reliable way to protect files and folders on your computer.

Another way without programs

This method is not too serious and actually protects little, but for general development I present it here. To begin, create any folder that we will protect with a password. Next, create a text document in this folder with the following content:

Cls @ECHO OFF title Folder under password if EXIST "Locker" goto UNLOCK if NOT EXIST Private goto MDLOCKER:CONFIRM echo Are you going to lock the folder?(Y/N) set/p "cho=>" if %cho%==Y goto LOCK if %cho%==y goto LOCK if %cho%==n goto END if %cho%==N goto END echo Wrong choice. goto CONFIRM:LOCK ren Private "Locker" attrib +h +s "Locker" echo The folder is locked goto End:UNLOCK echo Enter the password to unlock the folder set/p "pass=>" if NOT %pass%== YOUR_PASSWORD goto FAIL attrib -h -s "Locker" ren "Locker" Private echo Folder successfully unlocked goto End:FAIL echo Incorrect password goto end:MDLOCKER md Private echo Secret folder created goto End:End

Save this file with the .bat extension and run it. After you run this file, a Private folder will be automatically created, where you should save all your super-secret files. Once all the files have been saved, run our .bat file again. When asked if you want to lock the folder, press Y - the folder will simply disappear. If you need to open the folder again, run the .bat file, enter the password, and the folder appears.

The method, to put it mildly, is unreliable - in this case the folder is simply hidden, and when you enter the password, it is shown again. In addition, someone more or less computer savvy can look into the contents of the bat file and find out the password. But, nevertheless, I think that this method will be interesting to some novice users. Once upon a time I also learned from such simple examples.

How to put a password on a folder in MacOS X

Fortunately, on an iMac or Macbook, setting a password for a folder with files is not difficult at all.

Here's how to do it:

Open “Disk Utility”, located in “Programs” - “Utilities”
From the menu, select “File” - “New” - “Create image from folder”. You can also just click "New Image"
Specify the image name, size (you won’t be able to save more data into it) and encryption type. Click "Create".
The next step will ask you to enter your password and confirm your password.

That's all - now you have a disk image, which can be mounted (and therefore read or save files) only after entering the correct password. At the same time, all your data is stored in encrypted form, which increases security.

That's all for today - we looked at several ways to put a password on a folder in Windows and MacOS, as well as a couple of programs for this. I hope this article will be useful for someone.

Almost every PC or laptop user has information stored on their device that they would like to hide from outside attention - work documents, personal photos and videos, some important files, etc.

There are many ways to achieve privacy, but the easiest way is to set a password for the folder with the content that needs to be hidden.

You will learn how to do this from this article.

Before moving on to a direct examination of specialized programs that allow you to set passwords for folders and archives in the Windows environment, first familiarize yourself with the rules for creating effective passwords - those that will be very difficult for attackers to guess manually or using automatic software.

If you find it difficult to come up with a strong password yourself, you can use one of the many online generators.

Just enter the phrase “password generator” into Google or Yandex and follow one of the links on the first page.

As a rule, most of these services allow you to set the necessary options - the number of characters, the use of upper case and special characters, numbers, etc.

All that remains is to copy the resulting combination and save it in a safe place (it’s best to write it down on paper).

Programs for setting a password for a folder in Windows

Let's move on to consider special software for protecting folders with a password.

The choice of such programs is truly varied, but it is best to use solutions that have been tested by hundreds of thousands of users - such as those that will be described below.

Password Protect USB
The program allows you to set a password for a folder on your computer - you only need to launch the application once, select the desired directory and click on the “Lock Folder” button in the main window.

Then enter the required sequence of letters and numbers in the highlighted field.

This way you can protect information on several devices at once by recording Password Protect on a flash drive and connecting it if necessary.
Folder Protector
Folder Protector not only allows you to set a password for the selected folder, but also encrypts its contents.
An outsider, without access to the program and the master password, will not be able to get inside the folder and familiarize itself with its contents.
To set a password, just launch the application, click on the folder image in the main window and select the directory located on the computer or device connected to it.

Afterwards, another window will open where you will need to enter a sequence of password characters, confirm it and, if you want, leave a “Password Hint” for yourself.
The program works with all more or less current versions of Windows - 2003, XP and higher, it is very easy to use and weighs just under a megabyte.
The only drawback is that you will have to pay almost $23 for the full version.
Dir Lock
Another convenient tool for protecting the contents of your folders. A small program of a couple of hundred kilobytes in size is embedded in the Windows Explorer context menu when first launched.
To protect a particular directory, just right-click on it and find the “Lock” button in the expanded list.

A window will immediately open where you will need to enter and confirm your password.
Nearby are the Add and Remove Context Menu buttons - they allow you to unload a program from the context menu and load it back.
If you no longer need to protect a folder with a password, you can remove the lock.
To do this, simply run Dir Lock. The main window will display a list of all password-protected folders on the connected device.
Select the desired directory from the list and click on the “Unlock selected directory” button. You will have to enter the password again, after which the protection will be removed.
Anvide Seal Folder
Are you looking for free programs for setting passwords that will not be inferior in functionality to paid solutions?
Then you should definitely take a closer look at Anvide Seal Folder.
This freely distributed application works very simply - click on the plus sign in the main menu, indicate the path to the directory that needs protection, and in the window that appears, set a password for it.
Alternatively, you can simply drag the desired folder (or even several selected folders at once) into the program window by holding down the left mouse button.
If you are afraid of forgetting your password, supplement it with a secret question/hint.

In addition to being free, Anvide Seal Folder has a number of other advantages - there are several languages, including full Russian localization, the ability to automatically update to the latest version, work in the background and several appearance options (skins).

Put a password on the folder using archivers

As practice shows, the average PC user does not necessarily need to download additional software to protect confidential information on their system.

Archive programs, which are used by almost every active user, also have similar functionality.

How to put a password on a network folder in Windows

The procedure for setting passwords for folders that need to be made accessible to several users over a local network is somewhat more complicated than the previously described manipulations.

Let's look at the sequence of actions using Windows 7 as an example (there may be differences in other versions, but they will be insignificant):

In this material we will figure out how to password protect a folder on a computer running Windows. It must be said that this system does not have its own function for setting a password for individual files and folders, but when working with a computer, sometimes it becomes necessary to hide the contents of a certain folder from prying eyes.

This is especially true when several users work on one PC under one (family members, colleagues at work, etc.), when there is a high degree of probability that your information, which is undesirable for strangers to see, will sooner or later be viewed by them.

Although the operating system provides the ability to restrict access to information, for example by creating accounts with limited privileges, there are often situations when it is only justified to password-protect one or several folders, for example, when transferring a flash drive to other hands, which contains private ones along with public ones. data. Naturally, it is better to hide personal information. The easiest way to do this is using third-party programs.

How to set a password for a folder or file using an archiver

Let's consider this operation using the example of the free 7-ZIP archiver, which can be downloaded from here. Download and install this program, which is considered one of the most effective data tools with strong encryption. Archive the desired folder or file with a password, according to the following instructions:

When you double click on the file, a password entry window will appear, after typing it correctly, the folder will be opened in the archiver window, where you can view the files, change or delete them.

Perhaps, when working with an archive folder for the first time, it will not open by double-clicking on it in the 7Zip program, then establish an association of the file with this program by right-clicking on the file name and selecting from the menu .

In the window that opens, select 7-Zip File Manager, if it is missing, click on the button Review and select the program's executable file in Explorer. Don't forget to check the " Use the selected program for all files of this type"so that in the future the password-protected folder can be opened by double-clicking immediately.

Important! Create a strong, but at the same time easy to remember password. How to do this is described in the article “”. If the password is forgotten, access to the folder will be lost forever!

The considered method is attractive because the user receives two functions in his system for free: protecting confidential data from prying eyes and archiving information for backup.

In addition to this method, the folder can be password protected using specialized programs, of which a sufficient number have been developed. Unfortunately, most of them are in English, so it is worth considering one of the few free Russian-language programs of this type - Anvide Seal Folder.

First of all, you need to download the program from the developer’s official website and install it. During installation, it will offer to install additional Yandex search engine services, which you can refuse by unchecking the appropriate boxes.

By launching Anvide Seal Folder, you can add the folder or several folders required for password protection by clicking on the + icon in the program toolbar.

Next, right-click on the folder name in the list of added ones in the program window, bring up a menu where you select “ Close access"and set a password for the selected directory. Thus, you can set different passwords for folders by selecting them one by one.

You can also password-protect all directories added to the list with one password by selecting “ Deny access to all folders».

Anvide Seal Folder is simple and intuitive for anyone, even a novice computer user. The only requirement is the need to unlock protected folders when updating the program.

Choose any way you like to password-protect a folder, each of them will help you keep your personal information intact.

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Many users sometimes have a desire to hide some information from strangers. But not everyone knows how to password protect a folder or do anything similar. Let's look at how to put a password on a folder on Windows 10.

You can hide your information without programs from the Internet. Everything you need is in the operating system. To do this, follow these steps:

Right-click on any folder and select

In the window that opens, go to the tab

Press

You will see a list of users and groups on your computer. Specify the required account. For example,

Immediately after this, a list of rights that he has for this directory will be displayed below. Place the checkboxes at your discretion and complete the action with the " OK".

If you uncheck all the boxes in the "Allow", then in the future if he wants to open this directory, he will receive the following message.

Without administrator rights, this person will not be able to access the contents of this folder.

Using archivers

This is an alternative method for storing rarely used information. Today, almost everyone has such programs on their computer. Let's look at the most popular of them.

You can buy the application on its official website.

To archive the necessary information, right-click on the desired folder.

After that, select the items “ » – "Add to archive…".

In the window that opens, you can specify:

file name;
its location;
format;
and much more.

The most important thing is to click on the button "Uset a password."

Immediately after clicking, you will be prompted to enter the required password twice. Then click on the button OK".

In the future, when you open this file, the following window will always appear.

Without knowing the security key, even you will not be able to see the data stored there.

7Zip

To call this program, you also first need to right-click the mouse.

Then select " 7- Zip» – "Add to archive...".

This archiver operates on the same principle. You will only enter the password in this window:

Locking documents

If you need to hide the contents of a Microsoft Word or Excel file from prying eyes, then it is not necessary to put a password on the entire directory. It is enough to block the file itself.

To do this, go to the menu "Office", select items there “Prepare” - “Encrypt document”.

Immediately after this you will be asked to enter your security key.

Then again to confirm.

If someone wants to open this document, they will be shown the following window.

Until the password is entered, the contents of the file will not be displayed.

Using virtual disks

If you decide to make a folder with a password, then you should first try an alternative option using encrypted images. This method is much more convenient and does not require installing additional software.

BitLocker on Windows

Let's take a step-by-step look at how to create virtual data storage using the Windows 10 operating system.

To begin, press the Win + X buttons on your keyboard. In the menu that opens, click on the item "Run."

Enter the following command and click on the button OK".

diskmgmt.msc

The result of this action will be the opening of the utility

Select items from the menu "Action" — "Create a virtual hard disk."

Specify the location where the image will be located and its size. If you wish, you can choose a dynamic size. Once all this data has been entered, click on the " OK".

During placement, you need to manually specify the file name.

Immediately after this, a new unknown section will appear in your list.

Right-click and select "Initialize disk."

In the window that opens, click on the button “ OK".

Disk 1 now displays the status "Base", but not "No data", as it was in the beginning.

Right-click again and this time in the new menu click on the item "Create a simple volume."

In the window that opens, click on the button "Further".

Specify the size (it is set to the maximum value by default) and click "Further".

Specify a letter and click "Further".

Let's just continue.

Finally click on the button "Ready".

This section is now displayed as normal.

Right click on the new volume .

Select an item "Turn onBitLocker".

Next, check the box next to the first item.

Enter password. Preferably complex.

You will be prompted to save the recovery key. You will need it if you forget your password.

After you specify a convenient method, the key will be saved.

You will then be asked to specify the encryption mode.

Next, click on the button

After you are finished working with the data, the virtual disk will need to be disconnected. To do this, right-click the mouse and select "Extract."

To reconnect, just double-click on the disk file.

Immediately after this, it will appear on your computer.

Double-click on it. The system will then ask you to enter your security key.

If entered correctly, the virtual disk will be available for work.

Don't forget to remove it! If you do not do this, then anyone who sits down at the computer after you will be able to see all your data.

In cases where what is described above seems very complicated, it is recommended that you read the further information, which tells you how to password protect a folder using additional software.

Third Party Applications

There are additional utilities that allow you to block access to certain directories. As a rule, most of them are paid. There are also free programs, but they usually just make the folder hidden. Any experienced user will be able to find it and view the contents if desired.

If you decide to install something like this, it is recommended that you look at the following examples.

TrueCrypt program

You can download an excellent application on the Internet. It can also encrypt your hard drive and do everything described above.

At the very beginning during installation, you will receive a message that this utility is only relevant for Windows earlier versions. And if you have “Ten”, then it is wiser to use Bitlocker, since it does the same thing.

If you have a home edition or for educational institutions installed, then there is no option for disk encryption.

You can download the program on its official website. This utility can:

hide any folders, files and even sections;
encrypt information and set a password to decrypt it.

First, you will be asked to enter a security code.

This program is easy to use. Click on the button Add Items to Lock» . After this you will be given a choice:

add files;
add folder;
add a hard drive partition.

Folder Lock is a paid app.

If you forget the code, it will be impossible to restore the information. Moreover, you will need it when uninstalling this program.

This software is also paid. We are told this at the very beginning. You can download it on the home page. To view, please select " Run Trial Version».

Protect Folders is a very simple utility, without many complex functions. Almost everyone can figure it out.

To get started, click on the “ Lock folders» . After this, a window will open in which you need to specify any directory and click on “ OK".

You will then be asked to enter your password. After that, to block, click on “ Lock Folder» .

This program only works with administrator rights. She does a great job. Moreover, it is completely free.

Using it, you can block and remove protection from a large number of objects at once. For security, you can specify a login password.

To add a folder, click on «+» and select the desired object.

After this, the selected directory will appear in the list. Right-click and select "".

Then you need to enter the password twice and click on the “” button.

Conclusion

The best way is to create a virtual encrypted disk. Because the:

no one except you can open it;
you don't need to buy additional software;
the data is actually encrypted, not just hidden;
all data is stored in one file that you can carry with you on a flash drive;
the ability to create an image of expandable volume.

If you do not plan to use the hidden information for a long time, then it is better to archive it. This way you can save space on your computer and install a security key.

Don't use very simple passwords (12345, your birthday, etc.) that are easy to guess. But at the same time, you shouldn’t be too “wise”, since you can forget a very difficult one. Can you imagine what will happen to you if you lose all the information that is very important to you due to a forgotten password...

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