Note that if the user logs in to the desktop using a remote access tool such as Remote Desktop, such a user is still considered a local user. If you check this box, then any user who logs in to this computer through the desktop would be able to unlock the folder by entering the correct password. Or, adjust the following options, if necessary: Who can use this password: In most cases, the defaults should work just fine. Next screen offers you to select the desired properties of the folder password: When are setting up a new password for a folder, first you are prompted to specify the password itself: You can also modify the properties of an existing folder password, by clicking on the link with the short description of the password in the Locked screen of Folder Guard application: Or, simply use the Lock folder with password command from Folder Guard menu. To set up a folder lock with password, use the built-in Quick Start Wizard of Folder Guard that can direct you through the process of creating the folder password.

When a folder is password protected, the password must be entered before the folder can be opened: You can use Folder Guard to password-protect folder or protect folder with password.

How to protect folder with password in Windows 10 and Windows 11

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