Do I have to install a 3rd party package like WinRar or WinZip?
Yes, you do. Windows 10 native compression does not offer password protection.
How do I add a password to a Zip file in Windows 10
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I right click on the archive and select properties and then click advanced - there is NO option for encryption.
Do I have to install a 3rd party package like WinRar or WinZip?
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2022-04-07T22:09:46+00:00 Thanks. It would have been nice if any of the sties I looked at mentioned that.
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Igor Leyko 110.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor2022-04-07T22:12:05+00:00 Hi Dan,
My name is Igor, I have 12 Microsoft MVP awards. It's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you. I'm sorry you have a problems.
Unfortunately Windows does not have password protection possibility for ZIP files. So yes, you need to install some third-party app.