Locking folders with windows 7 password. How to set a password for a folder without additional programs

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There are many ways you can use to create a password folder. Most of them require the use of some program, but we have a neat method to put a password on a file without third-party programs. The program can be unintentionally deleted, resulting in data loss. Our method will be able to return everything back, even if you forgot the password for the file and cannot find your data. ...

I advise you to look at other ways:

Create password folder on windows 10 without programs

Before creating a password folder, create a simple folder anywhere. It will contain another folder with a secure password and your personal data that you want to protect. Come up with any name, it doesn't matter in this case.

Create a new text document inside this folder by right-clicking on an empty space in the created folder. Select New\u003e Word Document.

Open the created new text document. Copy and paste the following code into this document:

cls @ECHO OFF title Folder Private if EXIST "HTG Locker" goto UNLOCK if NOT EXIST Private goto MDLOCKER: CONFIRM echo Are you sure you want to lock the folder (Y / N) set / p "cho \u003d\u003e" if% cho% \u003d\u003d Y goto LOCK if% cho% \u003d\u003d y goto LOCK if% cho% \u003d\u003d n goto END if% cho% \u003d\u003d N goto END echo Invalid choice. goto CONFIRM: LOCK ren Private "HTG Locker" attrib + h + s "HTG Locker" echo Folder locked goto End: UNLOCK echo Enter password to unlock folder set / p "pass \u003d\u003e" if NOT% pass% \u003d\u003d website goto FAIL attrib -h -s "HTG Locker" ren "HTG Locker" Private echo Folder Unlocked successfully goto End: FAIL echo Invalid password goto end: MDLOCKER md Private echo Private created successfully goto End: End

Change in the line if NOT% pass% website to your password you want to set, where is the value website password. Then you need to save the file as a batch file. From the "File" menu, select "Save As."

After the file is saved as a batch file, delete the original text file.

Run the file "locker" by double clicking on it. When you run the script for the first time, it will create a folder called "Private" in the same folder as the batch file. In this folder "Private" you will store your personal data for password protection. Add your files to be password protected to the "private" folder.

After adding your personal files to the folder, run the "locker.bat" file again. This time you will be prompted to lock your data with password protection. Press "Y" if you agree.

Notice that your personal folder where you added your personal files quickly disappears. Only the bat file will remain.

After running the script again, you will be prompted to enter the password that you changed in the script. In this case, my password is the name of the site. If you type it incorrectly, the script will simply stop working and close, you will need to re-run.

If something went wrong and you want to return your files, which were hidden and protected with a password, then we will consider how to get them back in simple ways.

How to see password-protected hidden folders again

Most people do not know how to configure the display of hidden folders in windows 10, those who know will figure it out quickly. Read here the topic how to enable on all types of windows. All you need to do is turn on "show hidden files" and uncheck "hide protected system files".

A warning will come out that scares ordinary users. Click "Yes", don't be afraid. After you find your data, return the settings back.

How to remove password from bat folder if forgot

A very simple way, but not safe for programmers. Users who know what they are dealing with will quickly guess what is going on and how to view your hidden files. For example, I would never have guessed to look clearly at the "locker" file, it attracts little attention. You need to know on purpose that there is such a script on the computer, with such a bat file, a hidden folder and a password. The body shirt itself can be hidden in attributes and a shortcut can be created on it. The shortcut, in turn, can also be hidden by preassigning a key combination to it.

Right-click on the executable bat-file, select "Change" from the drop-down menu .. ru password.

With this method, you can create a folder with a password without programs, thereby securing your files. It turned out to be nowhere easier to password a folder in windows 10 without third-party programs. If the program can be uninstalled unintentionally and all the data under its password can no longer be found, then the methods given in the article are easily recoverable.

Hello dear readers of the blog site. For some reason, there are no built-in Windows tools that would allow you to block access to a folder for those who do not know the password to access it.

At the same time, any user of this operating system comes up with just such a simple way keep some of your data confidential - just put a password on the folder where "hidden" documents (files or other directories) will be located.

Well, the truth is, what could be more logical than password-protected access to a specific directory and put everything that you would like to protect from prying eyes (spouse, children, hackers, competent authorities, etc.). There may be many goals, but the solution seems obvious - to make from any folder a kind of safe, the code from which only you will know (and how to come up with it, read the article).

How to set a password for a folder by zipping it

However, there are still no simple solutions to this problem (built into Windows). More precisely, there are a number of methods that do not guarantee any confidentiality, but only provide "protection from the fool." It doesn't make much sense to rely on them. In the same publication, I want to focus on a method that allows make a safe of the highest security category from any catalog, but for this you have to install an additional program in the OS.

It was originally built on open source and a priori () did not contain tabs allowing developers to access your password-protected data. Unfortunately, the developers have now sold out BitLocker, whose products are already closed source, which means that your password folders, if desired, can be opened using backdoors. However, TrueCrypt can still be found and used for its own purposes.

But first, I will give you an easier-to-use, but less reliable method (competent authorities and specialists will be able to hack the directory, but your relatives and friends will not). It consists in the fact that the necessary the folder can be zipped with a passwordso that a person who does not know him could no longer carry out the unzipping process.

All of you are probably familiar with archivers. Among them there are both paid and free versions. But in addition to its main functionality - creating archives to save disk space and to speed up the transfer of data over the Internet, modern archivers allow you to encrypt data contained in the archive and protect it with passwords. We will use this opportunity of theirs.

Let's try to archive a folder and put a password on it, first using a free archiver (7-Zip) as an example, and then using a paid one (WinRAR), which, however, is installed on almost all computers. I think that you have at least one of them, and if not, then you can always install them by going to the official websites of the developers of these programs ().

How to zip and password a directory in 7-Zip

So, if you have an archiver installed on Windows 7-Zip, then in order to archive any folder (or a set of files and directories) in it, it will be enough to right-click on it and select the items "7-Zip" - "Add to archive" from the drop-down context menu:

As a result, you will see the archiving settings window, where, in addition to other settings, you can set a password to access this archive, or rather encrypt the entire contents of the folder (while archiving it), and this code will be the decryption key.

A feature of "archiving with a password" of directories via 7-Zip is that you can enter the created archive (folder) without entering a password, and when you try to open any file you will be asked to enter it:

If you want to password protect access not only to the files in this directory, but also prevent viewing the contents of this folder without entering a password, then just put a tick in the "Encrypt file names" box in the archiving settings window (the second screenshot from here). After that, when you try to view the contents of the archive, an invitation to enter a password will pop up.

How to set a password when archiving a folder in WinRAR

You can also use the capabilities of the second of the above archivers to simultaneously archive and password-protect the folder - WinRAR... As I already mentioned, it is paid, but for some reason they don't really take this into account in Runet.

If WinRAR is already installed on your Windows, then just right-click on the directory for which you want to set a password, and select "Add to archive" from the context menu:

In the window that opens, go to the "Advanced" tab and click on the "Set password" button:

Here you will be prompted to come up with and enter a password that will become the key to your zipped folder, and you can also check the "Encrypt file names" box so that no one can view the contents of the archive without entering a password (we have already talked about this a little higher):

After that, double click on OK and try to enter the created archive using the password you invented. If everything worked out, then you can delete the original folder, the contents of which need to be hidden from prying eyes. And as needed, you will simply enter this archived and password-protected daddy. It's a little stressful to enter a password all the time, but security requires sacrifice. IMHO ()

How to put a strong password on a folder using TrueCrypt

As I mentioned just above, there are various programs that allow you to implement the idea so obvious to Windows users - to close access to a folder with a password. There are quite a few such programs (for example, Folder Lock, DirLock, Anvide Lock Folder, File lock, Lim LockFolder, etc.), but a user who understands a lot about computers is likely to be able to bypass them. Therefore, if you want to hide something from your household or colleagues at work on your computer, then they will suit you perfectly.

But often something more radical is required when cracking a password-protected folder will take enormous effort and computing power, which will naturally deter most potential attackers. This type of tool includes the TrueCrypt program, which allows you to put a password not just on the directory, but even on the entire computer (completely encrypt the system partition, if you need it).

I already wrote in some detail about working with her:

Unfortunately, today the developers no longer release new versions of the program, because they switched to work in BitLocker (Microsoft), but you can download TrueCrypt one of the latest versions by this link. In any case, it works fine for me.

Let me explain a little what it means in TrueCrypt to "put a password on a folder", because this is somewhat different from the options discussed above. In this program, you create a container from any file you have just created on your computer.

It will be very difficult to detect that it is a container for something, and besides, inside this container (in fact, folders with files and other directories), you can create a hidden container that no one will guess about. Hackers very actively use this program to hide, for example, their correspondence, because it is difficult even to find corrupted (sewn up) information, not to mention hacking it.

So, this very container is encrypted and decrypted on the fly (you won't even notice it) and it will be possible to work with it as with a regular directory (even more like with a portable hard disk or flash drive, because this password-protected folder is connected in Windows exactly as a new virtual disk).

So it will be possible to copy something there, delete it, transfer it using the standard means of the operating system (through Explorer or, for example, Total Commander).

At the end of the work, you simply unmount the virtual disk, and no one can get access to your data (who does not know the password). A wonderful thing.

For all the details of working with TrueCrypt on setting passwords to a USB flash drive, folder, or even an entire computer, see the links just above. And remember that there is no absolute protection (you can tell the password yourself under pressure), but among all other data protection methods, this program is one of the most optimal options. IMHO.

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Winrar

Click on the file with the right mouse button and select "Add to archive ...".

In the "Archive name and parameters" window, go to the "Advanced" tab.

In the "Advanced" tab, click "Set password".

We fill in the required fields:

"Enter password".
Enter the password again (for verification).

Then click "OK".

To create an archive, click "OK".

Let's check if the password is actually set for the file? We open the newly created archive and see:

The check was successful! Now your archive will be password protected, and only the owner of the password can open it.

7 - Zip

It's even easier with 7-zip. Click on the file with the right mouse button and select "7-Zip" - "Add to archive ...."

In the "Add to archive ..." window, you need to pay attention to the fields called "Enter password" and "Repeat password". After you have entered the password, click the "OK" button.

So, we looked at examples using archivers. This is one of the easiest ways to set a password. But what if you don't want to archive your files, but you still need to hide them? And there are several solutions for this situation.

For starters, I would like to note that the ways to set a password for a folder in Windows XP or Windows 7 are not at all different from the solution presented here for Windows 8. You will need the same actions and the names of the buttons will be the same. Now that you know all the nuances, we can start hiding important data!

Method without using programs

Those who say that it is impossible to do this without using programs are a little cunning or simply have not heard of this method. In addition, I consider this to be an easy option, but provided that this code is available.

So, we have a SECRET folder. With a slight movement of your hand, right-click inside it and create a text document in it.

Copy the following into your document:

title Folder is locked

if EXIST "MyLock" goto M2

if NOT EXIST Secret goto M4

echo Do you want to block folder? (Y / N)

set / p "cho \u003d\u003e"

if% cho% \u003d\u003d Y goto M1

if% cho% \u003d\u003d y goto M1

if% cho% \u003d\u003d n goto M2

if% cho% \u003d\u003d N goto M2

echo Wrong choise.

ren Secret "MyLock"

attrib + h + s "MyLock"

echo Folder unlocked

echo Input password

set / p "PASSWORD \u003d\u003e"

if NOT% PASSWORD% \u003d\u003d YOUR_PASSWORD goto M3

attrib -h -s "MyLock"

ren "MyLock" Secret

echo Folder unlocked

echo Wrong password

echo Secret folder is create

Click on the "File" tab, select "Save As" in the drop-down menu.

Now it is important to assign the file extension bat... It's very simple. To do this, just change its name so that it looks like FileName.bat

Don't forget to define the file type as "All Files". This is a key part of making our folder secret. Although it can be done in another way, I do not want to lengthen the article because of the explanations.

Now by double-clicking the left mouse button on the bat-file, the "Secret" folder is created, in which you can place the most secret information. Run the bat-file and in the window that appears, type Y... The folder is automatically hidden. To make it visible, run the bat file again and enter the password. In our case it is “ PASSWORD \u003d ". In order to put your own password on the folder, you need to replace the word "PASSWORD" with your password, but do not forget to put the "\u003d" sign after entering your password and only then press "Enter".

So we figured out, for example, how to put a password on a folder in Windows 8. It is worth noting that this is more likely to hide a folder using a password, but if you do not want to resort to using programs, but set a password with built-in system tools, then this the option will be your salvation. Next, we will look at how to put a password on a folder using various programs.

Folder Lock method

Today, there are a lot of programs on the Internet for setting password on folders. Folder Lock is one of the simplest and freely distributed ones. In order to download it, you can go to the site. Click on the link or copy it into the browser address bar. While you wait for 9 MB to download, you can start viewing the instructions.

So, when we run the program, click Next, then read or not read the license agreement, click Agree, and then Install and finally Finish. As a result, this program will start.

Everything in it is in English, but don't worry, even if you don't know English, you will easily understand how to put a password on a folder in Windows 7 or any other system.

In the field that appears, enter the password and click "OK". We re-enter the password and click on "OK" again. A white box appears, into which we simply "drag" the folder with secret data.

The folder is now locked. To unlock it, you need to start the program again, enter the password and click on the "Unlock" button in the newly opened window. The folder will be unlocked and will appear in its original location. If for some reason this method is not suitable for you, then I will tell you one more option, how to put a folder under a password.

Method using Password Protect

Another handy program for saving your personal data is Password Protect. It can be downloaded from SoftMail at this link:.

She's very lightweight. Downloaded, launched. We select "Next" two times. So we agreed to the terms of use and can continue with the installation. Press “Next” two more times and “Finish” once. For our purpose, a trial version of the program is also suitable, so select it by clicking "Run Trial Version".

Run the program and click "Lock Folders". In the window that opens, select the folder where we are going to put the password and, full of determination, click "OK".

The program prompts us to enter a password and repeat it. Then press "Lock Folder".

If you try to open the SECRET folder, the program will not allow you to do this and will require you to enter an access password.

Now you absolutely know exactly how to set a password for a folder. I hope this knowledge will be useful to you and will allow you to save all your confidential files and folders.

Here's another program:

Each user has files that they would like to hide. In this case, you need to set a password on them so that no one can open them. If you need to use this feature, learn how to password protect a folder on a Windows 7, 8, or 10 computer.

Right-click on the folder you are hiding → Properties → block "Attributes" → check the box "Hidden" → confirm the actions.

The second option is to restrict access. But this method is effective if a separate account without Administrator rights is created on the computer for each user.

Right-click on the desired folder → Properties → security tab → the "Groups and users" block → Edit → Add.
In the "Select" window, enter the names of users for whom access will be restricted → Check, to check for spelling errors - confirm the actions.
In the "Group Permissions" window, check the boxes for the actions that you prohibit.

After performing the action, users, when they log in under their own account, will have limited access rights to this directory.

WinRar and 7-Zip archivers

The fastest way to password-protect is with WinRar or 7-Zip.

Now, when unpacking the archive, a dialog box will appear in which you need to enter a password to perform further actions. Watch the video for a detailed process.

Programs with a high level of protection

Password protect

Password Protect - shareware program works in all modern OS versions. The utility protects and hides folders, making them inaccessible to users who do not know the password.

Good to know! After using the information, you need to re-password it.

Folder Lock

Folder Lock is shareware and requires installation on your computer. Its main drawback is the English-language interface.

Conclusion

You can put a password on a folder or file in Windows 7, 8 and 10 using standard tools, using archivers or programs with a high level of protection. The latter are provided on a shareware basis, but provide the maximum level of privacy.

Greetings to all blog readers. If you do most of your work on a computer that you are not alone in, then in some cases it is better to protect personal information from unwanted viewing.

How to put a password on a folderor file the topic of our today's article. Unfortunately, the Windows developers did not take care of such a simple function as the ability to set a password for data access. The maximum they can offer you is to restrict access to data to certain users. But since we are used to working at a computer through one user, this method will give us nothing. How to put a password on a folder?

2 Put a password on the folder 2nd method

Downloading the program Password Protect.

How to put a password on a folder using - Password protect... Unpack the archive and run the program. This is a Portable version, so no installation is required.

We unpack one of archives 600kb... Go to the unpacked folder and run the program Password protect the following window will open before us:

Push lock folders... And select from the list the one on which you want to put a password.

We enter one password twice and optionally leave a hint in case you forget your password.

All password is set. Now, when accessing the folder, you will need to enter the password. This way you can set passwords for any folders. Well, to hide files from prying eyes, place them in a folder with a password.

3 Password for folder - 3rd method

We set the password using the popular archiver program - WinRar. Since many data have an archiver installed, I will not give a link to the program. If suddenly you did not have this program, then just enter in any search engine download WinRar and download the program from the first link.

In this way, we put a password for the archive, in which you can store files and other data together. Add data to the archive

A window for creating an archive will open

Go to the additional tab and click set password... The password setting window will open.

We enter the password two times. Do not forget to check the box - Encrypt filenames and press OK.

We all create an archive. Now, to open the created archive, you will need to enter a password.

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Well that's all now you know how to put a password on a folder or hide it. I congratulate everyone on the holiday. Good luck!