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7 April 2022  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
 

Summary
Professional data protection software - Renee File Protector provides simple and easy-to use lock function to you. You can lock folders in your Windows 10 computer without effort.



Everyone has private files that we want to keep secrets from the outside world. However, it is inevitable that we need to share our computer with others like family members. No matter we are using Windows 10 or any other Windows versions, it is very common that someone or even ourselves will visit or delete the private files carelessly. How to get a better protection for these kind of files? Of course is to lock these folders with password in Windows 10.
You may go to search the Internet about how to lock a folder in Windows 10 with password but regret to find that some methods like adding a new TXT files need you to coding by yourself and “Lock” the folders with complicated steps. However, it just hide the files you want to lock. It is not secure at all!
Now you can have a try of the free data encryption software – Renee File Protector!
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More about Professional Renee File Protector

Renee File Protector
  • Secure Encryption Method: Encrypt the folder in Windows with AES-256 encryption which has been adopted by the U.S. government and is now used worldwide.
  • Easy – to-use: Just a few simple clicks, you can lock and unlock the folders.
  • Multifunctional: Besides locking folder in local disk, you can also protect data in external memory devices and shared folder. Also hide, deny read, safe delete function are available.
  • Efficient: Even you select large files, Renee File Protector can make it protected in minutes.
  • Free to use: All function are available in free version!
Compatible with: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP
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Lock a Folder in Windows 10 with Password with 2 Different Methods

Renee File Protector provides two different encryption methods: Lock with Master Password of Renee File Protector and Lock with Master Password of Renee File Protector.

Lock with Master Password

Folder encrypted with master password of Renee File Protector will not be password-protected after the uninstallation of the software.

Lock with Independent Password

Folders locked through this function will still under protection even Renee File Protector is uninstalled. Besides, unlike locking folder with the master password, you can set different password for different folders.

Preparation before encryption:

Download Renee File Protector and install it.

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The first time you use Renee File Protector, you will be required to set your master password and the email address.
What to do if you forget the master password after setting? Click to get more about how to find the master password back.
set master password for renee file protector
Lock with Master Password of Renee File Protector
(Folder encrypted with this way will not be password-protected after the uninstallation of Renee File Protector.)

Step 1: Launch Renee File Protector and click “Lock File” in “Hard Disk” item.

lock function

Step 2: Click “Lock Folder” and then select the target folder in the pop up browser.

lock folder

Step 3: If you want to open the protected folders, please right click the folder and select “Unlock” in Renee File Protector item. Then please enter the master password in the pop up window.

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Besides, you can also right click the target folder and select “Lock (Deny read + run + write)”. Enter the master password in the pop-up window. Then whole encrypt process will be finished.
Lock with Independent Password
Folders locked through this function will still under protection even Renee File Protector is uninstalled. Besides, unlike locking folder with the master password, you can set different password for different folders.

Step 1: Right-click the folder you want to protect with password. Select “Renee File Protector” in the menu and then click “Encrypt a copy” or “Encrypt to *exe”.

Menu Encrypt

Step 2: Please enter the independent password you want to set for this folder in the pop-up window. (Please remember the password because it is unrecoverable.)

Encrypt exe

Step 3: Safe delete the source folder.

After the lock process finished, the source folder will still over there. So you need to safe delete it with “Shred and delete it” function of Renee File Protector.

Shred-and-deleted

Step 4: Enter the independent password.

When you run or extract the password-protected folder, you will be required to enter the password you set when encrypt the folder.

EXTRACT PASSWORD
Renee File Protector is so easy-to-use. Even you are a newbie, you can master it in a short time! No need of any professional knowledge. Start to protect folder on your Windows 10 now!
Free version of professional data protection software – Renee File Protector is available now! Download and have a try now!
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