When using a computer, some users wonder how to put a password on a folder on a computer. And it's kind of natural, everyone has their own secrets.

At the request of a friend, I decided to figure out how this could be done. Yes, at the moment there are many ways to set a password for a folder! And I was convinced of this as soon as I started looking for a convenient and easy way. In this article I want to talk about some of the ways. I hope it will come in handy.

The most interesting thing is that most people use the WinRar archiver to put a password on a folder, in the article we this way consider.

How to put a password on any folder using programs

In the process of searching suitable option set a password for a folder, I have tried a lot of programs, but I would like to tell you about a few that really deserve attention and use.

Free Anvide Seal Folder in the past Anvide Lock Folder

This program deserves special attention, because she knows not only how to set a password for a folder, but also can do it. In order to use its capabilities, you need to download and install it.

After you have downloaded and installed it, a shortcut will appear on your desktop, run it. A small program will start, which copes with its functions with a bang.

The interface of the program is convenient and friendly, but let's see how everything works. To set a password for a folder, you need to transfer the folder to the program or click on the plus and select from the list. In the program window, we stand on the folder and click on the lock icon, enter the invented password 2 times, then "Close access", sim-salabim and the folder is gone.

In the process of setting the password, the program will prompt you to enter a hint, you do not need to enter it, but do not forget the password that you will set.

In order to access the folder, you need to run the Anvide Seal Folder program, select desired folder, click on the icon "Open lock", enter the password, the folder will appear and access will open.

The interesting thing about the program is that after setting the password, even an advanced user will not be able to find your data, even when booting from another operating system. The only remark is that the program is not designed to protect confidential information, for private use only.

Attention! Front reinstalling windows do not forget to open access to all folders, in order to avoid data loss!

To start and change the program, you need to set a password, for this click by button " combination lock» on the left side of the program, and enter the login password.

The program contains several useful options, for this go to the settings, click on the "wrench"

To do this, in the program settings go to "Basic settings", and check the boxes - "Close access to all folders after exiting the program". "Forcibly block access to folders", this function will be needed in cases where, when access to a folder is closed, the file will be occupied by another application, the program will forcibly close it.

To make this function available to you you need to click on the "Configure" button and indicate installed program "Unlocker"(by default, the program is installed in the C: \ Program Files \ Unlocker directory, and select the program file Unlocker.exe).

How to set a password for a folder using Lock-A-Folder

Another interesting program in order to set a password for a folder and hide, meet Lock-A-Folder... Keep in mind, this software not intended to restrict access to confidential information.

This program does not use encryption when setting a password on a folder, and also hides the folder from prying eyes, which makes it interesting. The program can include the Russian language. The interface is clear and user-friendly.

Downloading Russian.ini copy this file to the program folder C: \ Program Files \ LocK-A-FoLdeR \ Lang

After downloading and installing, run. At the first start, the program will display a message about the need to create a master code or, in other words, a password to enter the program. Click OK and enter the password, repeat the password, enter the program. In the program at the bottom right from the drop-down menu Choose language - Russian (Russian), for easier use of the program.

To set a password for a folder using Lock-A-Folder, you you need to click on the "Lock folder" button, then select the folder to set the password and hide click OK, after selection, the folder will appear in the list and disappear from the selected location.

You can do the same with other folders. Hidden folders by the program are not displayed when turned on in windows functions.

In order to unlock and the folder appears, you need to run the program, you need select a folder from the list and click on the "Unlock folder" button

Removing the application with locked folders will be impossible until you enter the password for access to the application. By deleting the program all hidden folders automatically become visible and the restrictions are removed from it. The program allows you to put a password on a folder and hide it in windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1.

How to set a password for a folder without programs using a script

On the Internet I have come across many scripts for this purpose, but not one provided security. On the principle of this script, programs work in order to set a password for a folder. It is based on the same password to hide the folder from the computer, BUT in many scripts, when you enter the password, the folder is hidden, and when the function is turned on in windows, the folder is visible. In the same script, everything works as expected.

Let's figure out how to set a password for a folder without programs.

Step 1. Copy the text of the future script:

Selecting all the text, right-click on the selection and choose to copy

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 =>" if% cho% == Y goto LOCK if% cho% == y goto LOCK if% cho% == n goto END if% cho% == 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 =>" if NOT% pass% == 12345 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

The line to set the password for the folder - if NOT% pass% == 12345 goto FAIL (12345 is the default password, here you enter your password)

Step 2. We open the notebook, Start> All Programs> Accessories> Notepad, or just write in the search bar notepad and click on it as shown in the picture.

In the opened window paste (Ctrl + V) copied earlier text, and save. Click File> Save As, choose file type - All files, and any file name, at the end adding .bat, choose a location for the file, I save to the desktop and click Save.

The file will appear on the desktop, or in the location you specified.

Example: It should look like this - lock.bat

Run lock.bat if you did everything right, a folder will appear - Privat... In this folder you copy anything that you want to set a password for and hide. Run the script file again, you will see a window in which the script will ask, "Are you sure you want to lock the folder", you need to enter to confirm the actions, in English Y (Yes - Yes), press Enter... Click refresh on the desktop, the folder disappears.

Since our script file is on the desktop, the folder will appear on the desktop and disappear from the desktop.

For to make the folder appear, run our script file lock.bat, enter the password which you entered in the line and press Enter, the folder appears. That's all. A simple way to set a password for a folder without programs.

The script file must be kept separate from the place where you set the password for the folder and hid it. The only inconvenience in this script is that you need to copy the script file back, and only then run it and enter the password. But I think these are small things.

Set a password for a folder using the archive and the WinRAR program

Most PC users have a program for working with archives, as it is recommended software for convenient work on the computer.

With WinRAR, you can easily set a password for a folder, only it will have to be archived. And every time you use a folder with a password, you will have to unpack the archive itself, this is a little inconvenient, but if the folder is not large, then these are trifles.

But this method has a place to be, and it is effective and popular, as this method can be considered as setting a password without third-party programs.

Let's take a look at the process with an example.

Right-click on the folder you are going to set the password, select from context menu "Add to archive…" In the program window that opens, click "Set password"

We enter the password twice, or once when checking the box "Show password as you type"... After entering the password, click "OK", in the next window one more time", a password archive will be created. If you check the box "Encrypt file names", then when you try to view the contents of the archive, you will not see anything. Sometimes this function is also useful, take it into service.

To access the folder and the archive file, you need to unpack the archive, right-click on the archive, select "Extract to current folder" or " Extract to ... .. ", enter the password, then OK.

Most importantly, do not forget the passwords to the archives, forgetting the password, it is extremely difficult to get data from such an archive.

Everyone loves secrets, but not everyone knows how to password protect a folder with files in Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7. In some cases, a protected folder on a computer is a rather necessary thing in which you can store passwords for very important accounts on the Internet. work files not intended for others and much more.

The list of free third-party folder protection solutions that can be recommended in any way is limited to those that have been specified. But there is also paid programs for these purposes. Perhaps some of them will seem more acceptable to you for your purposes.

Hide folders

The Hide Folders program is a functional solution for protecting folders and files with a password, hiding them, which also includes Hide Folder Ext for setting a password on external drives and flash drives. In addition, Hide Folders is in Russian, which makes it easier to use.

The program supports several options for protecting folders - hiding, locking with a password or a combination of these, it is also supported remote control protection over the network, hiding traces of the program, calling by hot keys and integration (or lack thereof, which may also be relevant) with Windows Explorer, exporting lists of protected files.

In my opinion, one of the best and most convenient solutions of this kind, albeit a paid one. The official website of the program is http://fspro.net/hide-folders/ (free trial version works for 30 days).

IoBit Protected Folder

Iobit Protected Folder - very simple program to set password on folders (similar to free utilities DirLock or Lock-a-Folder), in Russian, but paid.

An understanding of how to use the program, I think, can be obtained simply from the screenshot above, and no explanations are needed. When you lock a folder, it disappears from Windows explorer... The program is compatible with Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7, and you can download it from the official website ru.iobit.com

Folder Lock by newsoftwares.net

Folder Lock does not support Russian, but if this is not a problem for you, then perhaps this is the program that provides the most functionality when protecting folders with a password. In addition to setting a password for a folder, you can:

• Create "safes" with encrypted files (this is more secure than a simple password for a folder).
• Enable automatic blocking when exiting the program, exiting Windows, or shutting down the computer.
• Safely delete folders and files.
• Receive reports on incorrectly entered passwords.
• Enable hidden work of the program with a call by hot keys.
• Create backups encrypted files online.
• Creation of encrypted "safes" in the form of exe-files with the ability to open on other computers where the Folder Lock program is not installed.

The same developer has additional funds to protect your files and folders - Folder Protect, USB Block, USB Secure, slightly different functions. For example, Folder Protect, in addition to setting a password for files, can prohibit their deletion and modification.

All developer programs are available for download (free trial versions) on the official website http://www.newsoftwares.net/

Set a password for the archive folder in Windows

All popular archivers - WinRAR, 7-zip, WinZIP support setting a password for the archive and encrypting its contents. That is, you can add a folder to such an archive (especially if you rarely use it) with a password, and delete the folder itself (that is, so that there is just a password-protected archive). At the same time, this method will be more reliable than just setting passwords on folders using the programs described above, since your files will be really encrypted.

Password for a folder without programs in Windows 10, 8 and 7 (Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise only)

If you want to really protect your files from prying people in Windows and do without programs, while on your computer a version of Windows with BitLocker support, I would recommend the following way to set a password for your folders and files:

Of what Windows itself has to offer, this is probably the most reliable way protect files and folders on your computer.

Another way without programs

This method is not too serious and does not really protect much, but for overall development I quote it here. First, create any folder that we will password protect. Next - create Text Document in this folder with the following content:

Cls @ECHO OFF title Password folder if EXIST "Locker" goto UNLOCK if NOT EXIST Private goto MDLOCKER: CONFIRM echo Are you going to lock the folder? (Y / N) set / p "cho =>" if% cho% == Y goto LOCK if% cho% == y goto LOCK if% cho% == n goto END if% cho% == N goto END echo Wrong choice. goto CONFIRM: LOCK ren Private "Locker" attrib + h + s "Locker" echo The folder is locked goto End: UNLOCK echo Enter the password to unlock the folder set / p "pass =>" if NOT% pass% == YOUR_PASSWORD goto FAIL attrib -h -s "Locker" ren "Locker" Private echo Folder unlocked successfully goto End: FAIL echo Wrong password goto end: MDLOCKER md Private echo Secret folder created goto End: End

Save this file with a .bat extension and run it. After you run this file, a Private folder will be automatically created, where you should save all your super-secret files. After all files have been saved, run our .bat file again. When asked if you want to lock the folder, press Y - as a result, the folder will simply disappear. If you need to open the folder again, run the .bat file, enter the password, and the folder appears.

The way, to put it mildly, is unreliable - in this case the folder is simply hidden, and when you enter the password, it is shown again. In addition, someone more or less computer savvy can look into the contents of the bat file and find out the password. But, nevertheless, I think that this method will be of interest to some novice users. Once upon a time I also learned from such simple examples.

How to put a password on a folder in MacOS X

Fortunately, on an iMac or Macbook, setting a password for a file folder is no problem at all.

Here's how you can do it:

1. Open "Disk Utility", found in "Programs" - "Utilities"
2. From the menu select "File" - "New" - "Create image from folder". You can also just click on "New Image"
3. Specify the name of the image, size ( large quantity data can not be saved to it) and the type of encryption. Click Create.
4. In the next step, you will be prompted to enter a password and confirm the password.

That's all - now you have a disk image, which can be mounted (and therefore read or saved files) only after entering correct password... At the same time, all your data is stored encrypted, which increases security.

That's all for today - we looked at several ways to put a password on a folder in Windows and MacOS, as well as a couple of programs for this. I hope this article will be useful for someone.

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Almost every PC or laptop user has information on his device that he would like to hide from outside attention - working documents, personal photos and videos, some important files, etc.

There are many ways to achieve privacy, but the easiest is to set a password for the folder with the content that needs to be hidden.

You will learn how to do this in this article.

Before moving on to direct consideration specialized programs allowing you to set a password for folders and archives in Windows environment, first familiarize yourself with the rules for creating effective passwords - those that would be very difficult for attackers to pick up by hand or using automatic software.

If you find it difficult to come up with strong password yourself, you can use one of the many online generators.

It is enough to enter the phrase “password generator” into Google or Yandex and follow one of the links on the first page.

As a rule, most of these services allow you to set the desired options - the number of characters, the use of uppercase and special characters, numbers, etc.

All that remains is to copy the resulting combination and save it in a safe place (it is best to write it down on paper).

Folder password setters in Windows

Let's move on to examining special software for protecting folders with a password.

The choice of such programs is truly diverse, but it is best to use solutions proven by hundreds of thousands of users, such as those that will be described below.

1. Password Protect USB

   The program allows you to set a password for a folder on your computer - you only need to run the application once, select desired directory and click on the “Lock Folder” button in the main window.

   
   

   Then, in the highlighted field, enter the required sequence of letters and numbers.

   
   

   So you can protect information on several devices at once by writing Password Protect to a USB flash drive and connecting it if necessary.

2. Folder Protector

   Folder Protector not only allows you to set a password for the selected folder, but also encrypts its contents.

   An outsider, not having access to the program and the master password, will in no way be able to get inside the folder and get acquainted with its contents.

   To set a password, you just need to launch the application, click on the folder image in the main window and select the directory located on the computer or a device connected to it.

   
   

   After that, another window will open, where you will need to enter a sequence of password characters, confirm it and, if you want, leave yourself a hint “Password Hint”.
   

   The program works with all more or less relevant Windows versions- 2003, XP and higher, it is very easy to operate and weighs just under a megabyte.

   The only drawback is that full version will have to pay almost $ 23.

3. Dir lock

   Another handy tool to protect the contents of your folders. A small program, a couple of hundred kilobytes in size, is embedded into the context menu of Windows Explorer when first launched.

   To protect a particular directory, just click on it with the right mouse button and find the “Lock” button in the expanded list.

   
   

   A window will immediately open where you will need to enter and confirm your password.

   Next to it are the Add and Remove buttons. Context Menu- they allow you to unload the program from the context menu and load it back.

   If you no longer need to password protect the folder, you can remove the lock.

   To do this, just run Dir Lock. The main window displays a list of all password-protected folders on the connected device.

   Select the required directory from the list and click on the “Unlock selected directory” button. You will have to enter the password again, after which the protection will be removed.

4. Anvide Seal Folder

   Looking for free programs to set passwords that will not be inferior in functionality to paid solutions?

   Then you should definitely take a closer look at Anvide Seal Folder.

   This free application works very simply - click on the plus sign in the main menu, specify the path to the directory in need of protection, and set a password for it in the window that appears.
   

   Alternatively, you can simply drag the desired folder (or even several selected folders at once) into the program window by holding down left button mice.

   If you're worried about forgetting your password, add a secret question / hint to it.

   
   
   

   In addition to being free, Anvide Seal Folder has a number of other advantages - there are several languages, including full Russian localization, the ability automatic update before current version, work in the background and several options appearance(skins).

We put the password on the folder using archivers

As practice shows, the average PC user does not need to download additional software to protect confidential information in your system.

Archiving programs, which are used by almost every active user, also have similar functionality.

How to put a password on a network folder in Windows

The procedure for setting passwords on folders that need to be made available to multiple users by local network, somewhat more complicated than the previously described manipulations.

Consider the sequence of actions on Windows example 7 (there may be differences in other versions, but they will be insignificant):

It is not uncommon for several people to use the same computer at work or at home. In such a situation, you just need to know how you can set a password for a folder in Windows 10, 8, 7, xp. What is it for, you ask? Of course, in order to store important information for you in this folder with a password, which you would not want strangers to know about. There are many ways to quickly set a password for a folder in Windows, but today we will tell you about the most popular ones among users.

First place - WinRAR and 7-Zip

Most likely one of these programs is installed on your PC. Therefore, you don't have to download and install anything in addition, this is, of course, a plus. Now let's talk about their capabilities and how to use them.

File archiver WinRAR

• We select a folder with valuable information for you, move the cursor over it, click with the right mouse button. A list will appear in which you need to find and select " Add to archive».

• A window will pop up where you need to press the " Set password…».
• Next, you will be asked to write a password in the column “ enter password". Register and press " OK».

• You will also have an archived folder with the same name. When opened, which will require a key. This option, how easy it is to password-protect a folder on a PC, is suitable for any user who does not have special knowledge.

7-Zip file archiver

• Click on the folder that you decided to password-protect with the right mouse button. We reveal " 7-Zip", Click" Add to archive».

• We find the section " Encryption», There we enter your password two times, which you yourself came up with. Click " Ok».

• Done, a new zipped folder will appear. Try to unzip it, it should ask you to enter the key. Of course, setting a password with these utilities is as easy as shelling pears, no difficulties should arise. But in terms of convenience and comfortable use, not everyone will like the method here.

Second place - Bat file

This method is certainly popular with users. The method shows how easy it is to put a password on a folder without programs. You don't need to download and install anything, just make a folder and bat file... The principle is to hide the folder with valuable information for you, and when you type a password, this folder will appear. This is done using a mini script.

• We make a folder anywhere. We enter it, press the right mouse button, select “ Create», « Text Document»

• We open the text document you created. We paste the code there, you can download it below, while always in the line “ if NOT% pass% ==»Do not forget to register your New Password... In our script, the key is spelled out “ 12121212 ”, And it is necessary to change it.

• After changing the password, in the upper sections select “ File», « Save as…". A window will appear where “ File name"Enter" locker.bat". A " File type"Choose" All files (*.*)". We press " Save».

• Now in your folder you will see two files “ locker.bat" and " New text document.txt". Remove " New text dock ..."So that only one" locker.bat».

• Double click to launch “ locker.bat". A folder will be created " Private". Place all important information for you in this folder.

• After placing your information in the folder, re-activate the file " locker.bat". A black window will pop up, where you will be prompted to encrypt the folder " Private»Under your password. Click " Y».

• Folder " Private»Will disappear completely, what to be in it. To make it visible again, click again on the file “ locker.bat»And enter the password you provided.

The method is simple and not reliable enough. If a cracker finds your bat file, he can easily see the key. It is enough for him to right-click on the file and select “ Change". All information will be before his eyes. Therefore, we recommend that you carefully hide the bat file.

Third place - create virtual storage, BitLocker

In this case, we will show you how to create a password-protected virtual disk using a function in Windows - BitLocker. Keep in mind, not every Windows has such a function, here is a list of exactly where:

1. Windows 10 - Pro, Enterprise, Education only.
2. Windows 8 and 8.1 - Pro, Enterprise only
3. Seventh Windows and Windows Vista- only Ultimate, Enterprise

• We create new disc, for this we can recommend the common Acronis program Disk Director. Or you can register a password for an existing disk, choose which is best for you.

• We go to " My computer". Right click on the drive of your choice and select " Turn on BitLocker».

• Check the box “ Use password for withdrawal….. ". We enter the password twice, which must consist of eight or more characters.

• We decide on a place where it is safer to save the recovery key, suddenly forget the main code.

• In the next window, put a period in front of the line “ New encryption mode».

• The final action to be performed is to press " Start encryption". Everything, we are waiting for the end of encryption, we check. Access to files will be limited, no code.

Fourth place - programs that will help you put the key in Windows 10, 7, 8, xp.

There are many programs, both paid and free, thanks to which it will be easy for you to install a key to protect the folder. We decided to take the best in the free segment as an example.

Anvide Seal Folder Utility

• Download from the official site and press the button install, while specifying the language Russian.

• After launching, be sure to register a password to enter this application... Otherwise, anyone can enter it and remove any passwords that you set.

• We select using " A plus"The folder you want to password-protect and click the icon" Closed lock". A window will pop up where you need to enter the password.

Lock-a-Folder app

With Lock-a-Folder you can hide any folders on your computer. Of the shortcomings, only one can be distinguished, there is no Russian language. But even without it, using this utility will not be difficult.

1. We open applications. We put the code on the program itself.
2. We make a choice of the folder for blocking, install the code.
3. To unlock, click " Unlock Selected Folder". All hidden files and folders will be available again.

An easy way to encrypt a Microsoft Word document

Any single document you create in Microsoft Word, you can put encryption.

• After creating a Word or Excel file, go to the " Office". Then click on “ Prepare", A submenu will open, where we select" Encrypt document».

• In the window, enter the security password you have invented. We confirm it by redialing.

Done, now on opening of this document a window will pop up asking for a password.

This option is well suited for users who store keys on Word file... For example, you will need. The login code can be written to Word document and password using this method.