How Do I Password Protect a Zipped Folder in Windows 7?

How do I password protect a compressed folder in Windows 7?

Windows 7

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder you want to password-protect. Right-click on the folder.
2. Select Properties from the menu. …
3. Click the Advanced button, then select Encrypt content to secure data. …
4. Double-click the folder to ensure you can access it.

How do I put a password on a zipped folder?

Zipped folder

1. In Windows Explorer, highlight and right-click on the files you would like to put into a zipped file.
2. Select Send to, then Zip folder (compressed). …
3. Double-click the zipped file, then select File and Add Password.
4. Fill out the requested information, then click Apply.