Question A good (preferably free) tool to lock/hide file folders?

[joeschmoe2]

Does anyone know of such a thing? Something that when installed, if someone clicked on a file folder, they'd have to enter a password to see it. Or something that would hide it (even if you selected "show hidden folders" in the options).

 

[steveb1976]

this should still work on 24h2 as well.. ive not used it for a while

How to hide folders on Windows 11

1. Open File Explorer using the Windows taskbar, the Start menu, or the Windows key + E shortcut.
2. Right-click the folder you'd like to hide.
3. Click Properties in the menu that pops up. (Image credit: Future)
4. Toward the bottom of the Properties pop-up, click the checkbox next to Hidden.

 

[joeschmoe2]

Thanks, but this is Win 10, not 11, and regardless, that doesn't prevent someone from seeing it if you select "show hidden folders" in the options.

 

[steveb1976]

it would still work, as long as you have " show hidden folders" unchecked in the folers options..
what you wants is a secure "folder"

this might be more what you need

https://www.lifewire.com/lock-folde...t a folder, right,easily share it with others.

 

[joeschmoe2]

Thanks, but the " Encrypt contents to secure data" option mentioned is ghosted out for me. 🙁 Maybe you have to be on Win 10 Professional?

 

[cruisetung]

https://lock-a-folder.en.softonic.com/windows/alternatives/free

Did not try any of them myself.

 

[steveb1976]

you could try checking out https://fspro.net/hide-folders/

it might be the best option