password protecting mp4 files

What I do is install 7 zip, open it's file manager, click the + sign to add the file to an archive, insert a password for the file, Save and exit. Now test the password opens the file, the file still runs, and if so you can delete the original or move it to backup.

7Zip: https://www.7-zip.org/download.html

Hi Brian

There is no facility in Windows or by any other means to password protect an MP4 file . . .

You can if you wish use a 3rd party utility to password protect the folder that video file is contained in, but the file itself cannot be password protected, the MP4 file format does not support password protection . . .

Secret Folder is a good free utility to password protect a folder:

http://ohsoft.net/eng/sfolder/intro.php?cate=1005

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Hi Brian

My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

You can try password protect the folder that contains the mp3 files using one of the following recommended utilities:

http://www.intowindows.com/top-4-free-folder-lo...

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Thanks very much--you've stopped my search for something that cannot be done, saving me more hassle.

Hi BrianDIck. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP here to help you.