How put protect a folder?

I'm trying to password protect a file on my hard drive, how to do? and is it possible to do without having to buy new software?

If you need to password protect or encrypt data, you frequently use, you will need to install a third-party program that will allow you to protect your files and folders. Here are some free and commercial solutions.

  • AxCrypt - a utility of excellent free encryption that allows users to encrypt all the files in a folder and do not allow these files to be played unless a password (password) is known.
  • WinCry - a freeware utility that allows your files to be encrypted and safe removal, but also for other useful methods to protect your files.
  • Folder Guard - a commercial version of password protection software that allows you to password protect files, folders, and other Windows resources.

Things to remember when encrypting or password protect files and folders

  1. There is no such thing as a 100% protected file. There are many tools, utility and instructions about how to break a lot of encryption and passwords on files. However, the protection methods above will protect your files from the majority of the users who can meet them. If you work with sensitive data, we offer a commercial product to protect your files and data.
  2. Even if a file or folder can be password protected always be deleted (except if the program supports the ability to protect files are deleted). Remember to backup all your files, including those protected by password.
  3. If you have forgotten the password, unless you are willing to devote time to attempt to break or pay someone to crack the password, all the data of your files will be lost. Unless you made a backup of the protected data past nonword.

Additional information:

  • If you are wanting to simply password protect your Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel Voirledocument the document CH000748documents.

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