What Is Controlled Folder Access? Microsoft introduced the Controlled Folder Access setting in Windows 10 as a tool to protect users from ransomware attacks, and it remains in Windows 11. Once ...

Related: 6 Ways to Password Protect Folders in Windows 11/10 TrueCrypt The first suggestion is TrueCrypt, which creates virtual encrypted disks within files and mounts them as real disks.

To password protect a folder in Windows 10, you'll need to open the folder's "Properties" menu.

For an added measure of security, you should assign a password to any folder containing truly sensitive data. But Windows doesn't offer that option, so try these solutions instead.

Hide folders in Windows 11/10 If you are looking for a little more privacy, you might want to check out Free Hide Folders.

Learn how to make a file or folder private in Windows 11/10. Select Share with or Give access to option and choose Nobody or Remove access.