How to Protect Folder in Windows 7 freely? Some people want to know whether there’s a way to password protect folders in Windows 7. Of course, you can find many means to password protect a folder with or without software. Regardless of secure level, you can use the Windows built-in function to complete the protection. If you have more requirements about secure level, you can turn to third party software. Now let’s learn how to password protect folder in Windows 7 with different solutions. Part one: Password Protect Folder in Windows 7 without software 1. Set multiple user accounts The most basic means is to set multiple user accounts and set a password for admin account, so that you can prevent specific users from accessing the folders. a. b. c. d. e. f.
Click on “Start”-> “Control Panel”. Click on “Add or remove user accounts” under “User Accounts and Family Safety”. Click on “Create a new account”, and then input account name and choose “Standard user”. Login with admin account and right-click on the target folder, select Properties in the menu. Navigate to Security tab and then click on “Edit”. Choose user account in the popup window and assign permissions to finish the settings.
This solution is not that useful when you login with admin account and leave away from the PC for a moment. Other people can get the opportunity to access the folder stored in your PC without any obstacles. 2. Create a quick batch script You can also use protect and hide folders by creating a quick batch script. a. You need to create a new folder to contain the files to be protected, and then create a text file in the folder. b. Copy the following code into the text file: 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