how to create a password for any folder in windows 8.1
If you want to encrypt a file or folder, this can be done by following these steps: 1  Select the file or folder you want to encrypt. 2  Right-click the file or folder and select Properties. 3  Click the Advanced button.4  Check the box for the  Encrypt contents to secure data  option. 5  Click Apply and then Ok.f you are using a single account, see the other security solutions section. 1  Select the file or folder you want to encrypt. 2  Right-click the file or folder and click Properties. 3  On the General tab, click the Advanced button. 4  Check  Encrypt contents to secure data  option.