Instead of using a third-party tool, use the password protection options offered directly from Microsoft.
Create a new folder.
you’ve got the option to place your folder in your storage directories or on desktop.
Now, you have to make a new text document in your folder.
You dont need to add any text in the document.
Now copy and paste the following code in the text document.
In the code, you will also add the password for protection.
The code allows you to edit the name of the password protected folder.
If you do not wish to set a name for your folder, Windows will set its namePrivateby default.
You have to double-choose thelocker.batto run it.
Now you have a password protected folder namely
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Now, your important documents are ready to move to the password protected folder.
You have to trigger the locker.bat file one more time.
Windows will ask you last time to confirm the password protection.
TypeYpressEnterto finalize the protection procedure.
Your secret folder will disappear.
You will only view the system filelocker.
To retrieve the content of the private folder, you have to initiate the locker.bat file every time.
To reveal the drop-down menu of controls, right punch the locker.bat file.
From the menu, tap on theEdit
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Edit option allows you to reset the password.
Keep in mind it might not be the safest way, though, to protect your folders.
Anyone who knows this trick can gain access to your folder contents.
