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 ...

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.

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

Turn off password-protected sharing in Windows 11 to simplify your home network file access. Our guide covers the steps involved.

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.

Do you share PDF files with other people? Here's how to password protect a PDF on Windows for protection against unauthorized access, editing, and printing.