Do you have personal or confidential files on your computer that you want to keep from prying eyes? You can password protect a folder on your computer to keep unauthorized users from opening it.

Here’s how to password protect a folder on Windows 10:

1. Open File Explorer.

2. Navigate to the folder you want to password protect.

3. Right-click the folder and select Properties.

4. Click the Sharing tab.

5. Under permissions, click the Edit button.

6. Under Permissions for Users, select the user or group you want to give permissions to and click the Add button.

7. In the dialog box that appears, select the Allow checkbox next to Full control and click OK.

8. Click Apply and then OK.

9. Close File Explorer.

Now, to access the folder, the user or group you gave permissions to will need to enter the correct password.

How to Protect Your Files in a Folder

There are many reasons you may want to protect your files in a folder. Maybe you have sensitive information you don’t want others to see, or you just want to keep your files organized and safe. Whatever the reason, there are a few ways you can protect your files.

One way to protect your files is to password protect the folder. This will require anyone trying to access the folder to enter the password. Another way to protect your files is to make the folder read-only. This will prevent anyone from deleting, editing, or moving your files.

You can also hide your files inside of another file. This can be a helpful way to keep your files hidden from others. To do this, you’ll need to create a new file and then add your files to it. Be sure to hide the file extension so others won’t be able to see your files.

Finally, you can back up your files. This is a good way to make sure your files are safe in case something happens to them. You can back up your files to a USB drive, a CD, or a DVD.

No matter how you choose to protect your files, it’s important to make sure you keep your password safe and to back up your files regularly.