Windows 11 and Windows 10 offer strong built-in encryption that can help protect your data from unauthorized access. However, if someone is able to access your account on your computer, they can still view and/or delete your data. To protect your data even more, you can password protect the folder in which you store your data.

Steps to Password Protect Folder in Windows 11

Easy File Cabinet is a simple and easy-to-use file cabinet software that can help you organize your files easily.

The System menu includes a number of options, including the System Preferences window. In this window, you can select the Set password option to set a new password for the computer.

Please enter a password and click OK. Make sure your password is safe.

Select the “add folder” in the Files and Folders menu.

The Path field lets you choose the folder or file to which you want to add the new item.

If you want to keep your files locked but make them accessible to others, you should uncheck “Accessible.” This will also uncheck “Writable” and “Delectable.” Somewhat counter-intuitively, these settings refer to how the folder/file behaves when it is locked. So if you don’t uncheck these options, anyone can read, write or even delete the files even when they are locked. ..

If you want the file/folder icon to be seen when locked, toggle “Visible” on. ..

  1. Open Easy File Locker and click on the “Options” button.
  2. Scroll down to the “Password Protection” section and click on the “Create Password” button.
  3. Enter a strong, unique password for each item you want to protect in Easy File Locker.
  4. Click on the “Create Password” button and confirm your password before closing Easy File Locker.

Final Words

To password protect any file or folder in Windows 11, we recommend using the following techniques:

  1. Create a new password for each file or folder you want to password protect.
  2. Use the same password for all of your files and folders.
  3. Change your default password for each file and folder you want to password protect.
  4. Keep a copy of your original passwords for each file and folder you want to password protect.