How to Lock a Folder with a Password on Windows 7

If you lock a folder in Windows you will need to login as an administrator. You will also need to use this password to open the locked folders when prompted.

1. Right click the folder which you want to protect and click Properties to open a new window.

2. Click the Security tab to get a screen as shown below.

3. Click on Edit button and you will get a new screen as given below. Under Group or user names:, select the group or user from whom you wish to lock your folder.

5. Under Permissions for Users, check the Deny checkbox next to Full control and all remaining check boxes will be automatically checked.

6. Click Apply and OK buttons and you will get a warning message as given below.

7. Click Yes button and now your folder is locked for all specific users you selected. They will be able to unlock the folder only if they enter administrative password. You will be able to perform all the above steps only from an administrative login.