How to lock a folder

Sharing a computer isn’t always the most advisable thing to do, especially if you’re worried about your family, friends, or someone malicious accessing your files.

You could use separate user accounts, but if your files aren’t encrypted, it may still be possible for somebody else to gain access.

There are a few ways you can password protect folders in Windows 10. If you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, you could also use built-in features to encrypt files or a USB device.

How to password protect a folder

Alternatively, you could zip up folders with a password, or use third-party software to create encrypted folders instead.

Using Built-In Folder Encryption using EFS

One of the simplest methods to password protect a folder in Windows 10 is to use the built-in folder encryption system called the Encrypted File System(EFS).

This method is only available to Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education users.

This type of encryption locks a folder using your Microsoft or local account credentials (so long as the user account has a password).

To access the folder, the user will need to know th

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