Create zip folder with password protected

1. Right click on a folder and go to Send to then click on Compressed(Zipped) folder(Click yes if needed).
(it will create a zip file with same name.)

2. Delete the original file.

3. Right click on the zipped file go to Open with click Compressed(Zipped) folder.
    (A window with filename will be open.)
4. Click File, click Add a Password or Set Password.

5. Type a Password and retype to confirm then click Ok.
6. Close window.
7. Now the zipped file is password protected.

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