How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows 11 | Easy Step-by-Step Guide

In this video, I’ll show you how to easily password protect a folder in Windows 11 using a simple method. Keep your files safe and secure with just a few steps! No need for extra software—just Notepad and a quick script.

🔐 Steps Covered in This Video:

1. How to create a folder lock script using Notepad
2. How to set your own password
3. How to lock and unlock your folder

This tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to add extra security to their files without using third-party programs.

👉 Topics Covered:

- How to password protect a folder on Windows 11
- Secure your files with a password
- Simple way to lock folders in Windows 11
- Folder security using Notepad script

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Script code:

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[ahunTech]

cls
@ECHO OFF
title Folder Locker
if EXIST "Control goto UNLOCK
if NOT EXIST Locker 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 Locker "Control
attrib +h +s "Control
echo Folder locked.
goto End
:UNLOCK
echo Enter password to unlock folder:
set/p "pass=>"
if NOT %pass%==YourPasswordHere goto FAIL
attrib -h -s "Control
ren "Control Locker
echo Folder unlocked.
goto End
:FAIL
echo Invalid password.
goto end
:MDLOCKER
md Locker
echo Locker folder created.
goto End
:End