Have you ever wondered a simple way to password protect your Windows 7 files and folders? In this article, we will introduce you 3 methods to do this job.
Method 1. Use a Windows password
Windows password is always regarded as giving the first layer of protection for your computer files and folders. So when it comes to password protect files and folders, never forget to create the Windows password. Please remember to create a Windows password reset disk to in case of a forgotten password.
Method 2. Use WinRAR
1. Right click on the file for which u want the password to b put.
2. Click on “Add to Archive”.
3. Then go to Advanced tab.
4. Click on set password…choose my password.
5. Click ok.
6. A winrar file with your filename will be created.
7. Next u may delete the original file, as you have now compressed it with a password.
8. Anyone trying to open the rar file won’t be able to, unless he knows the password
Method 3. Use AxCrypt
AxCrypt is an easy to use file encryption program. It offers a simple, free way to encrypt individual files. To encrypt your file with this program, you just need to right-click a file, a few files, or a folder, select an option from the AxCrypt submenu, enter a password (you can save a default), and the file becomes inaccessible to those not in the know.
You can simply encrypt the files, turning each one into an AxCrypt-associated .axx file, encrypt a copy to an .axx file, or encrypt a copy to a self-executing .exe file–handy if you’re sending it to someone who doesn’t have AxCrypt. Actually, that feature’s not as handy as you might think. Many e-mail systems won’t allow you to mail or receive .exe file attachments, making it tricky to send to others.
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