How to protect folders with password- Windows 8.1 | NotebookReview

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How can I protect my folders with a password? I don't want to make compressed folder, to archive it or something like that. I simply want a normal folder and when you double click it, to require the password. Thanks.

claukvl, Mar 29, 2014

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This from Microsoft: "There is no option to add password for folders in Windows, it is by design. You may use your favorite search engine to search for any third party software which accomplishes your request."

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Iobit Protected Folder is about $20

Protected Folder is a folder / file locker which protects user's privacy and important data from theft, loss or leaks. To lock folder and file, just drag and drop them into Protected Folder's safety box and you can hide and protect them from being viewed or modified. Protected Folder is an ideal folder locker if you are concerned with the security of you private or important data.

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claukvl Notebook Enthusiast

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TreeTops Ranch said: ↑

This from Microsoft: "There is no option to add password for folders in Windows, it is by design. You may use your favorite search engine to search for any third party software which accomplishes your request."

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That's what i want: a third party software!

@Tinderbox, i said that i want something to lock my folder(classic folder with password). Not another program that i have to open and drag the folder into. Thanks.

claukvl, Mar 31, 2014

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You can password protect your folders and files in Windows 8 and 8.1 with the use of built-in feature of locking the folders, you can check here the method: How to Encrypt Files and Folders in Windows 8.1 Pro Using EFS to manually protect the folders. Also some off the shelf free software are available to protect your Windows 8.1 folders in just 1 click, see here about trucrpyt and mylockbox: Password Protect Folders in Windows 8.1 with My LockBox [How To]

saleembhai, Apr 21, 2014

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