How Do You Add a Password to an Encrypted File?

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How to password protect a folder in Windows

  1. Open Windows Explorer and find the folder you want to password protect, and then right-click on it.
  2. Select "Properties."
  3. Click "Advanced."
  4. At the bottom of the Advanced Attributes menu that appears, check the box labeled "Encrypt contents to secure data."
  5. Click "OK."

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