This article will show you how to protect a folder using a batch file (BAT file).
Steps
Step 1. Open Notepad
Step 2. Enter the code shown in the picture into Notepad
Step 3. Change your password
Replace "type your password here" with your password.
Step 4. Save the text file
Click "File" - "Save As", from the "Save as type" menu, select "All Files", and in the "File name" line enter locker.bat
Step 5. Close Notepad
Step 6. Run the locker.bat file by double clicking on it
The Locker folder will be created.
Step 7. Move the files that you want to protect into it
Step 8. Run the locker.bat file again (by double clicking on it)
A command prompt will open asking you to block (protect) the folder. Type Y and press Enter.
Step 9. Done
Now the folder cannot be accessed without a password.
Advice
- Do not change the names of files in the protected folder. Otherwise, they will not be protected.
- Store your password in a safe place.
- If you copy the batch file code directly from the WikiHow page (in edit mode), remove the "#" and spaces at the beginning of each line.
- Windows search engine can find the protected folder.
- Hide the files so they do not appear in Windows Explorer.
Warnings
- An experienced user who understands batch files can find out the password. If you want to reliably protect your data, then encrypt it.
- Programs like 7zip can access the folder.