Can I set a password for my folder. How to put a password on a folder or file on your computer. How to put a strong password on a folder using TrueCrypt

When you are trying to protect personal data, you probably put a password to boot the system or create an account with appropriate access rights. Sometimes you just need to secure some information. Therefore, users begin to search for materials about how.

You can, of course, just hide the folder, but from the security side, this will not help you in any way. One has only to see it, when you go to the directory where it is located. So this way is not safe.

Unfortunately, Windows 7 does not provide the ability to put a password on a folder, but there are other ways using third-party software. Again, this will not protect your folders, for example, from being deleted, so there is no 100% guarantee.

Now we will consider the following methods for setting a password:

1. Archiver programs;
2. Special utilities;
3. Using a clever bat script.

How to put a password on a folder using an archiver

The main purpose of archivers is to pack one or several elements into one file with the ability to compress. We will use these tools to set a password for folders in Windows 7. These programs include:

1. WinRAR
2. WinZip
3. 7-Zip
4. Hamster Free ZIP Archiver
5. A lot others.

Let's take a look at this possibility using WinRAR and Hamster Free ZIP Archiver as an example, since others operate on the same principle.

In order to password-protect the folder with the WinRAR utility, follow the algorithm of the following steps:

1. Install WinRAR.

2. Click right click by folder and in the context menu select "add to archive".

3. You will see the "archive name and parameters" window. On the "general" tab, you must specify the name of the archive, select its format and the "normal" compression method. In general, you can not change anything here, I do not advise changing the compression method, since our goal is only to password-protect the folder, and not waste precious time.

5. In the "enter password" window, check the box "display password as you type" so that you can see what you enter only once. If you do not want to see the contents of the archive, check the box next to "encrypt file names". Set a password and click OK.

6. After the performed actions, the window will have the name "archiving with password", in which you must click the OK button. An archive will be created, by clicking on which you will need to enter a password.

In the event that a wrong password is entered, you will see an error message and will not be able to access the files.

In order to password-protect a folder in Windows 7 with the Hamster Free ZIP Archiver program, follow the steps below:

1. Install Hamster Free ZIP Archiver.

2. Right-click on the folder and select "add to archive".

3. You will see the utility interface where our folder will be displayed. Click on "password" mark the item "show password" and enter the desired combination.

4. Click the "zip" button and select "save to computer". Then specify the location to save the password-protected archive.

If you enter an incorrect phrase, the program will warn you about this, so try again.

Special programs for setting a password

Such utilities use encryption of elements, with the help of them we will try to password-protect a folder in Windows 7. Even if these programs are removed, the files remain inaccessible. By putting passwords at the entrance of the applications themselves, you will raise the level of folder security. Let's take an example: Flash Crypt and Anvide Lock Folder.

With Flash Crypt use the steps:

1. Install Flash Crypt.

2. Select the desired folder and right-click, in the menu click on "protectwithflashcrypt".

3. You will see a window where you need to enter the password twice at least 4 characters. Leave the rest unchanged and click "protect".

4. Wait until the folder is encrypted, after which the Flash Crypt icon will appear on it. Left-click and see the password request window pop up. If entered correctly, the folder will be decrypted and will be available in its original form.

Anvide Lock Folder is portable and does not require installation. There is a possibility password protect the entrance to the program... Do the following manipulations:

1. Run ALF.exe.

3. Click on the plus sign and specify the folder you want to password-protect and press the F5 key. Set a password and select the "close access" button. If necessary, you can also ask a hint.

4. After that the folder will disappear from the field of view and will be accessible only from the program.

5. In the program, click the F9 key, enter the specified password and click "open access". After which the folder will become available again in Windows Explorer 7.

How to password protect a folder using a bat script

This method, unlike the previous ones, is the most insecure, since it uses the usual hiding of folders in Windows 7. A user who knows how to enable the display of hidden items will see this folder without problems, so make sure that this option is not enabled before using the script.

First, create a document with the extension .txt and copy the following code snippet into it:

cls
@ECHO OFF
title Folder Papka
if EXIST "Secretno" goto DOSTUP
if NOT EXIST Papka goto RASBLOK
ren Papka "Secretno"
attrib + h + s "Secretno"
echo Folder locked
goto end
: DOSTUP
echo Vvedite parol, chtoby razblokirovat papku
set / p "pass =>"
if NOT% pass% == moi-parol goto PAROL
attrib -h -s "Secretno"
ren "Secretno" Papka
echo Papka uspeshno razblokirovana
goto end
: PAROL
echo Nevernyj parol
goto end
: RASBLOK
md Papka
echo Papka uspeshno sozdana
goto end
: End

Then save it and. This is done from txt to bat. On this, the batch file is ready to use. The essence of this script is as follows:

1. The first time you click on it, a folder named "Papka" is created, into which you copy the secret content.
2. The second click creates a folder "Secretno", which is assigned the hidden attribute and it disappears.
3. With the next clicks, you are asked to enter a password. In case of incorrect input, the script is closed, so run it again.
4. After entering the correct data, the folder will be visible and named as in the first step.

If you want to change the password, then instead of MOI-PAROL, type yours in Latin characters.

On this we have disassembled, how to password protect a folder in Windows 7... Using archivers and special programs are probably the safest options, but no one is safe from deleting a file or forgetting a password. effective when targeting inexperienced PC users. Besides, who is prevented from opening a batch file in a notebook and losing all the data.

With the constant use of a computer, sometimes it becomes necessary to hide some information from unauthorized users and possible intruders who can gain access to your files via the Internet. Set a password for personal folders in Windows 7. In this case, only you can view their contents.

Why do I need a password

In Windows 7, a password-protected folder is the same as in everyday life a locked apartment door or a safe, which stores the necessary financial documents or personal diaries.

In order to enter the apartment or open the safe, you need a key, and to view the contents of the protected folder, you need a password. It's not all that difficult.

Setting a password

In the Windows 7 system itself, it is possible to set access levels for various user groups, including those on the network. In addition, you can create a special key file with a password and already through it give access to folders.

Basically, for password protection of folders in Windows 7, external software is used that performs tasks to ensure information security. Currently, there are at least two dozen free and paid programs, with which you can set a password for any document, archive or folder in the system:

• LocK-A-FoLdeR;
• Folder Lock Lite;
• Folder Protector;
• WinRaR;
• 7-ZIP;
• Flash Crypt;
• Anvide Lock Folder;
• Hide Folders.

Any of the listed programs can be found on the Internet using search engines Google or Yandex.

Creating a key file with a password

Windows 7 has an additional file system EFS, which protects data at the physical layer. You need to create a special key file with the pfx extension, which will be stored on a USB flash drive or on a computer.

1. First, right-click on the folder you want to password-protect and select the Properties tab from the drop-down context menu. Selecting the folder properties tab
2. In the folder properties window that opens, select the "General" tab in the top menu and on it, in the "Attributes" section, click on the "Other" button. Attribute selection
3. A window for selecting additional attributes will open. Check the box for encrypting content.
   Choosing content encryption
4. In the next window that opens, select "Encrypt content to protect data."
   Folder and content selection
5. Confirm the start of the encryption process by clicking on "Archive now".
   
   Archiving confirmation
6. What happens next automatic start export of certificates. Press "Next".
   
   Beginning of work
7. In the next window, check the radio button for selecting the PFX extension of the key file.
   
   File type selection
8. Set a password for the key file.
   
   Password setting
9. Export the data to a key file. To do this, click the "Browse" button and select the storage location and the name of the key file with the extension. In our case, this is C: /Users/Sergey/Documents/dok.pfx. And click "Next" again.
   
   Choosing a name for the key file
10. In the last open window completing the creation of the key file, click the "Finish" button.

Completion of work

Now none of the outsiders will be able to use the information in the encrypted folder without knowing the password and the presence of a key file.

This protection method is applicable only if Windows 7 uses the NTFS file system.

LocK-A-FoLdeR

This free program is the perfect solution for any demanding user.

1. After installation and launch, enter the master password twice, which will protect any folders in Windows 7.
2. Next, click on the Lock A Folder tab and select the desired directory on your computer, then close the program. Protection is enabled.

Now no intruder will be able to get to the information you have closed, because folders protected by the program will become invisible. They cannot be copied, deleted or damaged.

To restore access to the protected directory, reopen the program, select in the window required folder and click on the UnLock selected Folder tab.

Locking a custom folder

If desired, you can change the master password by clicking on the Change Master Password tab.

There is no Russian translation of the program, but if you wish, you can do it yourself by creating your own in the language folder at C: Program Files / Lock A Folder / Lang text file Russian.ini with translation. You take the content from the English.ini file and translate all the expressions in quotation marks.

Folder Lock Lite

A paid program that allows you to protect files, folders, and even entire disks. There is a 30-day trial period. The cost is 39.95 USD (3000 rubles). Uses a master password that you will need to enter twice the first time you start Folder Lock Lite.

Folder Lock Lite is an easy-to-use program with a 30-day trial period

To install protection, you can simply drag the desired folder with the mouse into the program window, after which it will be blocked and invisible to users whose access to the folder is denied without a password.

Folder Protector

Encryption is used when protecting folders.Folder Protector works from any media, no installation is required. It is enough to run the executable exe file, then select the desired folder, enter the password twice and press the button with the "Protect" lock.

All your files located inside the protected folder will become invisible to intruders. Only a small file will remain, which is required to unlock.

Folder Protector does not need to be installed on your computer

The free version of the program has some limitations. Encryption can only be configured in the paid Pro version. Its cost is 22.95 USD (1700 rubles).

WinRaR

Convenient free program for archiving data and setting a password for files and folders. Required documents can be viewed directly from the archive.

Operating procedure:

Password setting

This completes the archiving and password protection of the folder.

After using archiving programs, delete the original folder.

How to password protect folders using WinRaR archiver (video)

7-ZIP

This program, like the previous one, is free.The sequence of actions in 7-ZIP is the same as in WinRaR. The only difference is the ability to choose the type of file extension.

1. After the program is launched, activate the desired folder with the mouse, click the "Add" button in the upper part of the window and set the archive format in the tab that opens.
2. Enter your password twice.
3. Press the "OK" button and close the program.

7-ZIP program allows you to choose the type of file extension

Flash crypt

When protecting folders in Windows 7 with this free software 256-bit AES encryption is used. At the same time, the data is not hidden, but it is impossible to view it without a password. Flash Crypt works through context menu... It is possible to change the program settings and enable data compression during encryption. If you lose your password, you can recover it.

Sequencing:

Password setting

Anvide Lock Folder

This is a free software portable utility that does not require installation and works from a USB flash drive. Anvide Lock Folder can also be located in any folder on your computer.

Sequencing:

1. Run the program using the ALF.exe file.
2. First, you need to secure the utility itself, for which you click on the icon with a wrench and enter the passwords on the "Security" tab.
3. After that custom folder drag it with the mouse into the program window or add it with the help of the button with the "+" sign.
4. Now it remains to click on the closed lock icon, enter the password twice, click the "Close access" button and exit the program.

Anvide Lock Folder can be located in any folder on your computer

In this case, the folder will be hidden and access to it will be possible only from the Anvide Lock Folder.

Hide folders

Shareware program from the developer FSPro Labs with a 30-day trial period. The program provides 4 types of protection:

• hiding files;
• blocking access;
• hiding files and blocking access;
• permission to read information without the possibility of editing and deleting.

How Hide Folders works is simple:

Setting a password for the program

How to set a password on a network folder

Different groups of users working on the network have different levels of access to one of the network computers information. These are restrictions on reading, creating and editing various files etc. Access is denied by setting a password on the network working folder... Only a user with administrator rights can put protection.

Procedure:

1. Sequentially open "Start" and "My Computer", then in the top menu select the "Service" tab and in the drop-down list the line - "Folder Options".
2. After that, go through the top menu to the "View" tab.
3. Here from the point "Use simple general access to files "uncheck the box and click the" OK "button below.

Windows 7 can use NTFS or FAT 32 file system, so there are some differences in settings. In FAT 32, after right clicking on the desired folder select the tab "Sharing and Security" in the drop-down menu, and in NTFS, with the same sequence of actions, the tab "Security". Next, on the tab, turn on the radio button for sharing the network folder and here in the "Permissions" section set the access levels for each of the user groups. In NTFS, the network setup will first start, and then turn on the general access. Then everything is configured as for FAT 32.

Now, if you have not already done so, set the login passwords for each of the user groups:

1. To do this, click "Start", "Control Panel", and then " Accounts users ".
2. Choose a user group and add a password.
3. On the "Advanced" tab, you can assign passwords for local groups and users.

Now for the main and local groups and users, login passwords are set, and permissions to perform certain actions depending on the access level are set for the network folder.

In fact, protecting a network folder in Windows 7 can be much easier using the same programs and techniques as for regular folders.

Possible nuances

1. When installed on a computer with Windows system 7 special programs for protection, keep in mind that you can work with no more than one program, as otherwise the system may fail. Mutual resource blocking occurs.
2. When uninstalling these programs, you should unlock protected folders, because this does not always happen automatically.

Despite the fact that in Windows 7 there is no built-in option for direct password protection of folders, this can be done using a key file or specially designed for this purpose external programs. The last option the most simple and convenient.

Probably, each of us at least once found ourselves in such a situation when personal information stored on a computer was available for prying eyes... Who will love this? Indeed, we often store photographs, documents and various information on our computer.

How do you prevent other users who also use your PC from seeing it? The answer is obvious: these documents need to be classified. To do this, it is enough to know how to put a password on a folder in your computer. This is what we are going to talk about now.

on a computer using standard Windows tools?

To do this, we need a standard one. You don't need to download it anywhere, because it is automatically installed along with operating system... So, to put a password on a folder on your computer, you need to do the following:

1. Right-click on the folder you want to classify and select the "Add to archive" item.
2. In the opened window of the archiver, check the box "Delete files after packing", then go to the "Advanced" tab and press the "Set password" button.
3. In the "Enter password" window, enter the fictitious code 2 times and confirm it by pressing the "Ok" key.
4. That's all. WinRAR has created an archive that can be unpacked only after entering the password.

Unfortunately, this method is not convenient for everyone. For example, if the folder contains video files, then the archiving will take too long, and this is a significant disadvantage. Therefore, this method is used only with small files.

How to put a password on a folder on a computer using Anvide Lock Folder?

First, we look for a utility and install it. With this program, you can put a password on any files or folders. Moreover, they become hidden.

1. Launch the Anvide Lock Folder program.
2. In the window that appears, click on the plus sign in the upper left corner and mark the file that we will hide from prying eyes. Click "Ok".
3. Select the selected file and click on the lock-shaped icon.
4. In the window that appears, enter the password, confirm it and click on the "Close access" button.
5. Ready. Now files that have a password set will be displayed as hidden items.

In order to open, you will need to launch the Anvide Lock Folder program, click on the open lock icon and enter set password... Here is such a useful utility.

How to put a password on a folder on a computer using the Hide Folders program?

The course of action is the same - install the utility on your PC. The principle of operation is the same as in the previous method:

1. Launch the Hide Folders program.
2. In the window that appears, click on the plus sign and select those files and folders that you want to hide.
3. Press the button labeled "Hide". Thus, we turn on the working mode, and all the selected files become hidden.

To make folders visible again, you will need to launch Hide Folders and press the "Unhide" key. The only difference here from the previous utility is that one password is set. It will be requested at startup by the program itself.

As you can see, putting a password on a folder is not so difficult. The main thing is to have at least one convenient utility in your arsenal.

Hello dear readers, sometimes a question arises how to put a password on a folder... In this article I will show you how to do it quickly and easily, and most importantly for free, using 2 simple programs that put a password on the folder and prevent it from being deleted. I have modernized the article, now everything is exactly working and fresh!

How to put a password on a Windows 7, 8, 10 folder?

1 Password Protect program

We install, the kit includes Russification, we also install it. You can put a password on a folder both in the program and by clicking on any folder. In the program, click simply block.

Select the folder to block.

Set a password for the folder.

All folder is locked.

To unlock it, you need to do the same.

Enter the password for the folder.

Click unlock and you will remove the password from the folder. You can also block the folder without entering the program. Right-clicking on it and selecting Password Protect USB.

And by entering the password, access to the folder will be blocked. If you try to enter the folder, this error will appear.

2 Protected Folder program

During installation, it will ask you to enter a password for the program (password and hint). We do it for safety. Press Options to set the Russian language.

Go to the User Interface and select the Russian language.

You can also uncheck the Hide folder checkbox. We only want to put a password on it, and not hide it.

Good day, dear readers! Today I'll talk about how to put a password on a folder or file, I think this information will be useful to many. It will take you just a couple of minutes to set a password for a folder, and now you will see for yourself.

Do you have a document with confidential data? Maybe you have to keep personal information where everyone can read it? Have you encountered a situation where e-mail you need to send a document containing, for example, phone numbers of friends, bank account, passwords from mailboxes, sites, but is there a chance that a stranger can read them?

If the answer is yes, then you should probably know how to solve such a problem.

I will share the lightest and fast way data protection, I will explain how to set a password for the archive.

To implement our plan, we need. Can be used . For example, let's take an ordinary text file that contains personal information, and we will put a password on it.

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:

1. "Enter password".
2. 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 will be able to 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 most simple 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.

First of all, I would like to note that the methods of how to set a password for a folder in Windows XP or Windows 7 do not differ at all 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 about this way... 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 =>"

if% cho% == Y goto M1

if% cho% == y goto M1

if% cho% == n goto M2

if% cho% == N goto M2

echo Wrong choise.

ren Secret "MyLock"

attrib + h + s "MyLock"

echo Folder unlocked

echo Input password

set / p "PASSWORD =>"

if NOT% PASSWORD% == 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 this 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 = ". 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 "=" 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 the 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 in the vastness of the network there are a lot of programs 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 to address bar browser. While you wait for 9 MB to download, you can start looking at 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 field 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 one convenient program to save your personal data - 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, and trial version program, so select it by clicking "Run Trial Version".

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: