Hello everyone, Just wanted to get some opinions on this

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    Windows 11 Pro version22H2 ( OS Build 22621.2861 )
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    Hello everyone, Just wanted to get some opinions on this


    I ran across this website that showed how you can lock a folder within Windows 10, the link is below.

    How To Password Protect a Folder in Windows 10

    I'd like to get some opinions if it something that is safe to do, does it really work? And is this one of many ways or the only way to lock a folder without using a third-party software and Windows 10.
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       #2

    It depends what level of security you are trying to achieve. No, it's not ultimately secure as the content isn't encrypted.

    So the choice would be yours, depending on what it is you're trying to secure and why.
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    Windows 11 Pro version22H2 ( OS Build 22621.2861 )
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    If I want to make a folder secure and not risk losing it what would you suggest using that Has a high level of security?
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    Not risk losing it
    = backup

    Anything that provides encryption is best - thing of people accessing your disk using a live boot disk without Windows running, so no Windows features by way of file attributes or permissions would then hide the content.

    E.g. Veracrypt/Truecrypt - the latter free but no longer developed, but still valid, the former provides limited space for free.

    Best File Folder Encryption Software for Windows 10
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    Windows 11 Pro version22H2 ( OS Build 22621.2861 )
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    dalchina said:
    = backup

    Anything that provides encryption is best - thing of people accessing your disk using a live boot disk without Windows running, so no Windows features by way of file attributes or permissions would then hide the content.
    Yes, I understand that backing up is the best way not to lose something, I currently have 3 HD's. redundant system so I have three copies of everything I own on my computer. So when I was talking about losing, I was meaning screwing it up.

    I'm not worried about somebody coming in using a live boot disk, if somebody's got to that point I've lost everything anyway. I'm talking about just the Safeway to protect a folder from prying eyes.
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    See Flashcrypt in the above link e.g.

    And see the items here:
    TrueCrypt alternatives: AESCrypt, FreeOTFE and DiskCryptor

    And you have Pro so you have Bitlocker available...
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    Windows 11 Pro version22H2 ( OS Build 22621.2861 )
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    dalchina said:
    See Flashcrypt in the above link e.g.

    And see the items here:
    TrueCrypt alternatives: AESCrypt, FreeOTFE and DiskCryptor

    And you have Pro so you have Bitlocker available...
    Sorry I didn't even see the link at the end of your post. I'm worried about hiding a folder I can't even find a link right in front of me.........LOL

    Thanks
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    Depending on the size of the folder and any other dependent factors (software), you could keep it on removal media (thumb/ext hdd, etc.). Only attach when needed, then hide away.
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    Windows 11 Pro version22H2 ( OS Build 22621.2861 )
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    f14tomcat said:
    Depending on the size of the folder and any other dependent factors (software), you could keep it on removal media (thumb/ext hdd, etc.). Only attach when needed, then hide away.
    Thanks for your reply, I'm really just looking for something simple that I can go into my file Explorer click on a file or a folder and somehow password protected.
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