How to Set Password, for Folder, File on Windows 10 Computer

This practical guide walks through how to set password, for folder, file on Windows 10 computer, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

Reasons to set a password for Folder, File on the computer :

• Use to protect your own personal data.
• Avoid deleting the wrong Folder, File on the computer.
• Keep sensitive information confidential.

1. Instructions on how to set a password for Folder, File on the computer

Step 1 : Go to the Folder you want to set a password for> Right-click, select New  > Select Text Document .

Step 2 : Copy and paste the code below.

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 "for =>"
if% gives% == Y goto LOCK
if% gives% == y goto LOCK
if% gives% == n goto END
if% gives% == 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% == PASSWORD_GOES_HERE 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

Step 3 : In the above code, replace PASSWORD_GOES_HERE with the password you want to set.

For example , password is 123.

Step 4 : Go to File > Select Save As .

In the tab Save as type , you name it locker.bat  and select All Files > Click Save to save.

Now you can delete the text file.

Step 5 : Click on the locker file to open, at this time a new folder will appear called Private . This is the place to store the files that you want to secure.

Step 6 : After finishing copying data via Private  > Click on  locker file > A dialog box appears and you just need to press " Y " key > Press  ENTER .

Once done, the Private folder will disappear. Your data is protected.

Step 7 : To reappear the  Private dialog box, you just need to double-click and  locker  file >  Enter the password you set up from the beginning> Press ENTER .

Instructions on how to review Folder, File

Step 1 : In Folder, File, click View  > Select Options .

Step 2 : In the View tab > Select Show hidden files, folders, and drives  > Uncheck Hide protecte d operating system files  > OK .

Once done, your Folder will appear.

3. Instructions on how to change key password for Folder, File

Step 1 : Right-click the locker file and choose  Edit .

Step 2 : Text dialog box appears> Delete old password and install a new one.

Step 3 : Save it by going to File > Select Save As  > In the Save as type tab, name it locker.bat  and select All Files > Click Save .

The above article has shown you how to set a password, password for folders, files on Windows 10 computer simply and quickly. I wish you all success!