{"id":8114,"date":"2022-08-13T17:31:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T12:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=8114"},"modified":"2024-05-30T18:53:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T13:23:18","slug":"encrypt-files-and-folder-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/encrypt-files-and-folder-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Encrypt Files and Folder on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to learn how to encrypt files on your Windows PC, read on for simple solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encryption maximizes privacy, allowing only the sender and receiver to access the information. The algorithm used to encrypt data converts it into coded language, making it inaccessible to others, which can only be decrypted by a password. This technique has existed for a long time, but not everyone knows how to use it. Therefore, through this article, we aim to explain &#8211;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is file\/folder encryption?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to encrypt a file or folder in Windows 10 by an inbuilt feature of Windows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to encrypt or decrypt a file or folder using Advanced System Optimizer, one of the best PC tweaking tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What is File\/Folder Encryption?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File and folder encryption means securely encoding files and stored data, preventing unauthorized access, and keeping nasty people at bay.\u00a0 It is a practical solution for those who want to keep confidential data safe and make it unreadable for unauthorized personnel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pros and Cons of Encryption &#8211;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Pros &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protects your files and folders from unauthorized access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps the confidentiality of your files intact.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the chances of tampering with the files, keeping them untouched.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It allows you to classify the users with a key to access the file\/folder. You can simply give the decryption key to the people you want to allow access to, and the rest will not be able to use it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your files are safe even after being copied to other devices. Encryption is a two-factor authentication for users who simply plan to copy your file from the PC and use it on their system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cons &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Encryption adds an extra layer of security. However, it adds an extra step to accessing the file, which reduces its promptness. Adding encryption may not be the best idea if you use a file regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encrypting files may be difficult for novice users; if anything goes wrong during the process, the data at hand may be at risk. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a user forgets the password after encrypting the file\/folder, they may be unable to access it forever. This poses a huge threat to the data as not everyone remembers passwords. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing around with file encryption can mess up many settings related to a folder&#8217;s permissions. Hence, it is advisable to avoid encryption if the targeted user is a novice and is not technically sound enough to handle encrypted files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encrypted files may often cause interruptions when used in a running project. For instance, when you have curated a program to run multiple pictures as a slideshow, a file that is password protected will always disturb the show and ask for a password, breaking the entire experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encryption has its pros and cons; you just have to decide whether a file is worth encrypting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can You Encrypt File and folder in Windows 10 Home Using Inbuilt Features?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No! Windows 10 Home does not have a direct file encryption function. Hence, the question arises <\/span><b>of how to encrypt files or folders on Windows 10 Home.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t worry. Whether you are a Windows 10 Home, Professional, or Windows 11 user or someone running an older version of Windows, you can easily encrypt files and folders using a powerful PC cleanup tool called <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced System Optimizer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tool has a specific module that helps encrypt and decrypt files and folders, irrespective of the Windows version. Also, it allows you to clean privacy exposing traces, update drivers, clean malware infections, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/improve-windows-startup-speed\/\">manage startup<\/a>, free up space, keep your PC clean and optimized, check disk health, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main features of Advanced System Optimizer software are \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">System Cleaner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disk Optimizer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disk Explorer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure Delete<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure Encryption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Privacy Protector<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Game and Memory Optimizer, etc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This software is highly preferred and recommended by users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Steps To Encrypt Files and Folders Using Software in Windows<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method discusses the easiest way to encrypt or decrypt a file or folder using Advanced System Optimizer.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download <\/span><b>Advanced System Optimizer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using the button given below:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8114,pos-2,\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/aso\/w\/8114\/2\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'encrypt-files-and-folder-windows', 'event_category':'windows-2' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the installation and launch the software.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the left sidebar, go to the Security &amp; Privacy module.<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aso-security-and-provacy.jpg\" alt=\"aso security and provacy\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the right, you will see four options: System Protector, Privacy Protector, Secure Delete, and Secure Encryptor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on Secure Encryptor, which is placed in the fourth position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Select Files button under the File Encryptor tab.<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aso-encryptor-option.jpg\" alt=\"aso encryptor option\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose from the options Add Folder or Add File as per the requirement.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22560\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Add-Folder-or-Add-File-in-File-Encryptor.png\" alt=\"Add Folder or Add File in File Encryptor\" width=\"863\" height=\"637\" sizes=\"(max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select a file or the folder to be encrypted from the browser option.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/choose-file-for-encryptor.jpg\" alt=\"choose file for encryptor\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once added, it will appear in the list on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/advanced-system-optimizer-the-best-pc-cleaner\/\">System Optimization tool<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/choose-encrypt-file.jpg\" alt=\"choose encrypt file\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the blue Encrypt button. Enter a strong password to encrypt the file, then re-enter it. Set a password hint so that if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/password-protect-files-on-windows-11\/\">forget the password<\/a>, you can recall it. Click OK.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22561\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Entering-password-to-encrypt-file.png\" alt=\"Entering password to encrypt file\" width=\"859\" height=\"638\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for the encryption process to finish.<\/span><\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/select-encypt-file.jpg\" alt=\"select encypt file\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will now get a message informing you of the number of files encrypted, password hint, etc.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Finish button to exit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how you can encrypt selected files and folders on Windows using Secure Encryptor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Decrypt Encrypted Files and Folders?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced System Optimizer allows decrypting files encrypting using it. To decrypt the file, follow these steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Advanced System Optimizer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Security and Privacy &gt; Secure Encryptor option.<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/aso-security-and-provacy.jpg\" alt=\"aso security and provacy\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the \u2018File Decryptor\u2019 tab &gt; Select Files.<\/span><\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22562\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/File-Decryptor-Tab-Advanced-System-Optimizer.png\" alt=\"File Decryptor Tab- Advanced System Optimizer\" width=\"862\" height=\"640\" sizes=\"(max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will now see a list of encrypted files. If the desired file doesn\u2019t appear, click the add button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the file and click the decrypt option. Enter the password.<\/span><\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22566\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/entering-password-to-decrypt-file.png\" alt=\"entering password to decrypt file\" width=\"860\" height=\"638\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the password &gt; click OK and wait for the decryption process to finish.<\/span><\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22567\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/decrypted-selected-files.png\" alt=\"decrypted selected files\" width=\"863\" height=\"633\" sizes=\"(max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will not get a summary of the action performed. To exit click Finish.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22568\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/files-successfully-decrypted.png\" alt=\"files successfully decrypted\" width=\"862\" height=\"635\" sizes=\"(max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these simple steps, you can encrypt and decrypt files and folders in all the versions of Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Must Read<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-deep-clean-a-pc-the-right-way\/\"><b>How to Deep Clean a PC the Right Way?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Manual Ways to Encrypt and Decrypt Files and Folders on Windows<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1 \u2013 Encrypting Via Folder Properties<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to File Explorer. Press Windows + E.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select and right-click the file or folder you want to encrypt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Properties option.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/open-folder.jpg\" alt=\"open folder\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Advanced button under the General tab.<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/file-propriety.jpg\" alt=\"file propriety\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will now get a few options. Here select the box next to \u201cEncrypt contents to secure data.\u201d<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/folder-advance-setting.jpg\" alt=\"folder advance setting\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click OK to save the settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Apply in the previous dialogue box &gt; OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s all. Your file or folder will now be encrypted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2 \u2013 Enable Device Encryption From Windows Settings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encryption keeps the data on the device protected. Please follow the steps to enable device encryption. However, if you can\u2019t find the option, you can enable standard BitLocker encryption.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; BitLocker is unavailable on Windows 10 Home edition<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in with your admin account &gt; open Windows Settings (press Windows + I).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on Update and Security.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-setting.jpg\" alt=\"windows setting\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cDevice Encryption.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the \u201cTurn On\u201d button. If it is already \u201cON,\u201d it will show Turn off.<\/span><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/device-encryption.jpg\" alt=\"device encryption\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot find the option, we suggest you enable standard BitLocker encryption. To do so follow these steps:<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>BitLocker is unavailable on Windows 11 Home edition<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your Windows device with an administrator account\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Windows + S and in the search box type Manage BitLocker.<\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22569 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/searching-for-Manage-BitLocker.png\" alt=\"searching for Manage BitLocker\" width=\"779\" height=\"641\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><br \/>\n<div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>This option will only be visible if BitLocker is available for your device.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click Turn on BitLocker.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22570\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Turn-on-BitLocker-option.png\" alt=\"Turn on BitLocker option\" width=\"1123\" height=\"695\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1123px) 100vw, 1123px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the BitLocker run and check for PC configuration.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22571\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/bitlocker-drive-checking-for-pc-configuration.png\" alt=\"bit locker drive checking for pc configuration\" width=\"1123\" height=\"690\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1123px) 100vw, 1123px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will now get two options Insert USB and Enter a password.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22572\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Insert-USB-Flash-Drive-Option.png\" alt=\"Insert USB Flash Drive Option\" width=\"626\" height=\"488\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encrypt using a password click Enter a password follow on-screen instructions and encrypt the drive.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-password-protect-pdf-documents\/\">How to Password Protect PDF Documents<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3 &#8211; Encrypting Documents Using MS Word<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to encryption, documents are the most commonly affected files. If you are a regular MS Word user, you can start using the internal document encryption feature. All you have to do is &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Open the document on your computer using MS Word.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Navigate to File &gt; Info &gt; Protect Document &gt; Encrypt with Password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22573\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Encrypt-with-Password-option-after-opening-file-in-ms-word.png\" alt=\"Encrypt with Password option after opening file in ms word\" width=\"948\" height=\"778\" sizes=\"(max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Enter the password you want to use for encryption and re-enter it to finalize it. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22574\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/encrypt-document-using-password.png\" alt=\"encrypt document using password\" width=\"386\" height=\"243\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After adding the password, use Ctrl+S to save the file with encryption. The next time you launch your document, you must enter the password to access it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4 &#8211; Encrypt Files and Folders Using Winzip<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Winzip appears to be the best way to compress and keep multiple files and folders in a single place, it also offers encryption. This means you can create a .zip file for a group of files and folders and then encrypt it so that a key is required before extracting the files or even accessing them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Download and install the Winzip application from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winzip.com\/en\/download\/winzip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">official source<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2\u2014Navigate to the folder you want to encrypt. Select the folder and files and right-click on them to find the Winzip option. Expand the option to find more functionalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Select-folder-files-and-find-Winzip-option.png\" alt=\"Select folder\/files and find Winzip option\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Select the add to zip option. This will open the Winzip application on your computer.<br \/>\nStep 4 &#8211; Let Winzip add your folder and files to a zip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22577\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Winzip-adding-folder-and-files-to-zip.png\" alt=\"Winzip adding folder and files to zip\" width=\"1495\" height=\"731\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1495px) 100vw, 1495px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5\u2014Once all the files are added, navigate to the top bar and click on Tools. There, you may find the Encrypt option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22578\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Encrypt-option-at-top-bar.png\" alt=\"Encrypt option at top bar\" width=\"1194\" height=\"205\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6\u2014Click on Encrypt, and a pop-up will appear asking you to set a password for your encrypted folder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22579\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pop-up-asking-to-enter-password-for-encrypted-folder.png\" alt=\"pop-up asking to enter password for encrypted folder\" width=\"618\" height=\"431\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7 &#8211; Set the password and Voila! You have successfully encrypted your folder easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Also Read<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-free-up-space-in-windows\/\"><b>How to Free Up Space in Windows 11,10<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wrapping up \u2013<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, to get your file encrypted easily, we prefer using software that helps not just protect your files but also helps manage your disk and provides you with attacks from fraudulent and phishing websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASO is a freemium and popular software. You can download a free version (a 24-hour free trial to help you test the product) or purchase a plan according to your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you wish to learn how to encrypt files on your Windows PC, read on for simple solutions.\u00a0 Encryption maximizes privacy, allowing only the sender and receiver to access the information. 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