password protection

[telscossie]

does anyone know if there is anyway to put a password on a file on my desktop or any other file on my pc ?

 

[ilikefree]

Easier to put it on your whole account.

 

[niemiro]

does anyone know if there is anyway to put a password on a file on my desktop or any other file on my pc ?

What sort of file is it? Also, is this just to protect the file, or do you want to send it to a (colleague) and not let anyone else open it?

Richard

 

[Lorien]

Here are three free options that will hide and password protect folders. While all are free, in one the free version limits the number of folders that can be protected without upgrading to the paid version. I'm also not sure if you can avoid the hidden feature and just use the password feature, but you'll find out if you try them. If you set your system to show hidden files and folders, that shouldn't be a problem in any event. I'm not 100% sure if they all work on files as well as folders, but since they are free, you can check that out for yourself.

My Lockbox - Files and Folders Password Protection - Hide Folder Lock Folder Password Protect Folder - FSPro Labs

System Vault | Computer Realm

Free Hide Folder: a free security software to hide folders.​

There are many other options if you search for "Password protect files or folders" but most are commercial though not too expensive. See if any of the above free options work for you first before spending money.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!