How To Password Protect a Folder on Windows 10 - No Additional Software Required

In this video we will see how to Create Password Locked Folder In Windows 10. So we will see How to Lock Folders in Windows 10 without Software.

People always ask this question How do I password protect my files and folders in Windows?

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[baconguy]

Now I can protect my 20GB homework folder! :D

[geogaddi]

FYI, you can still access the files in this "private" folder if you search them out specifically on the search bar so they're not completely safe from prying eyes; this process simply locks that particular "private" folder. I recommend naming the content files something unassuming so if someone found them accidentally they'd be less likely to open them. Still, it's a good added layer of protection.

[mordeka]

Looks pretty good. It works as you described. Only problem is that if someone goes to the folder and right clicks the .bat file then selects EDIT and scrolls down to "if NOT %pass%== Test goto FAIL" the Password (Test) is there for you if you know what you're doing.

[DJPERSPECTIVE]

Worked perfectly! Very detailed and well explained video. Thank you for providing the coding as well. You made what was thought to be difficult so simple. Thank you very much. SUBSCRIBED! 💯✅

[arthurarty]

now i can let other people use my computer and be able to hide all my goodies lol

[gamingwizard]

This is a cool trick for people who don't know much about coding or windows, but don't encrypt important files with this since the password is plainly visible if you edit the .bat file. The folder also isn't truly encrypted and can still be accessed.

[outphase]

Thanks! I obviously know this isn't the most secure way to protect your data from professionals but this works just fine to keep away non-tech savvy people. Works just fine for keeping things hidden from old people.

[ask]

This video is very helpful.I came across this about a year ago and locked the folder using this code. And after one year i came to find this video again to lock my folder.

[MrLandonian]

I'd say this is more of a deterrent, or 'out of sight out of mind' setup, so to speak.

[lanceecho-hawk]

It worked. Thanks! Can you create multiple "Private" folders in multiple locations throughout your file system? Or does this technique require only one "Private" folder on your hard drive to store and secure stuff?

[feelthebeat]

This video is just perfect. It helped me to protect my folders from my younger brother. Thank you very much 👍👍

[joemedeiros]

works great, love it thanks you! perfect for business use for folders employees don't need to see

[visulator]

It works perfectly. Didn't expect to be so useful. I garantee you to 100% that it works if you do everything correctly.

[thomas.alexander.]

This doesn't really work. I'll explain why...

1. Yes, it will create a lock effect on a folder and if you left click on the .bat file it will open a CMD window and ask you for a password.

2. All you have to do to see the "secret password" is right click on the .bat file when it has "locked" the folder and select EDIT. It will open in NOTEPAD and you can see the entire script including the password.

It might stop grandma opening the folder, but it will not work on anyone with a clue about this locking script or someone with a bit of curiosity.

[brunoaponto]

Simply perfect! No need for BitLocker, absolutely camouflaged, practical to use and proof against prying eyes. Great! Congratulations and thanks for the straight-to-the-point tutorial!

[divnad]

You can right click on the bat file and click edit and see the password even if the file is "hidden". Anyone who knows that would extremely easily be able to access the "hidden" folder

[noremac]

Yay I can protect my 90 pics of "homework"

[liamferguson]

The folder does not go invisible on my computer, and allows me to enter it without the password?

[paulmurphy]

Fantastic job. Great explanations. Works great! Thanks!

[jackistoasted]

I totally agree with DJ very well explained, i got everything so clearly and managed to do it first try very easily, thank you!