To password protect a folder in Windows 10, you'll need to open the folder's "Properties" menu.

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You can password protect a folder in Windows 10 using a program called WinRar, which is free to download and use.

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While encrypting a folder, if you get an error message saying Do you want to copy this folder without encryption, A problem is preventing this folder from being ...