Folder Locker

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Folder Locker

Anonymous

Hello,

I have a folder containing spreadsheets and word documents, and the contents of this folder need to be protected due to the sensitive nature of the Material.

I have tried the "FolderLocker" mehod which I found online and here is the problem:

When I initially create the folder, it allows me to "lock the contents" without any problem.

When I unlock the folder and make some changes to the contents, I try to lock the folder again using FolderLocker.

I get a command prompt "Are you sure you want to lock the folder (Y/N)?"

I enter "Y" and then get a message saying "access is denied", and the folder remains unlocked.

Would appreciate some assistance with this. Thank you.

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Answer 1

Anonymous

Hello,

Thank you for your reply, I really appreciate it.

I did some research and I am running Microsoft Windows 10 Pro.

How do you activate and actually BitLocker for Windows 10 Pro?

Any advice would be appreciated.

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Answer 2

Anonymous

Hello Rohn007,

Thank you for your reply to my thread.

Here is the Windows link to the Folder Locker ----

https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/password-protect-folder-windows-10

Would appreciate it if you have any ideas.

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Answer 3

Anonymous

Please give us a link to the page you found the method. It is not a Windows feature name I am familiar with.

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Answer 4

Hi TansukhGanatra, I am Rob, a volunteer and a 10 time and dual award MVP specializing in Windows troubleshooting and Bluescreen analysis.

You really need to work with the support for the program you are running to lock the folder(s).

If you are running Windows 10 1709 or later there is a method built-in to Windows Defender called Controlled Folders. Also, Pro and above versions can use BitLocker.

Configure Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10

https://www.ghacks.net/2017/10/24/configure-con...

Enable Controlled folder access (some methods apply to all Window 1709 & later)

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/threat...

BitLocker is a professional level encryption program and should not be used unless one really understands that it is secure and can not be broken by any usual or inexpensive methods IF AT ALL. Only those with superior backup strategies should even consider its use.

BitLocker is more frequently used and supported by those in the TechNet IT Pro Forums.

Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide for Windows 7 (and later)

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd8...(v=ws.10).aspx

BitLocker recovery keys: Frequently asked questions

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17133/...

TechNet - Bitlocker Overview

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh83...

TechNet - Windows 10 IT Pro

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-...

Please let us know the results and if you need further assistance.