How to Lock Folder in Windows 8

Although Windows 10 has been released for over 3 years, parts of Windows 8 computer users did not make the upgrade. And after going through many data leak issues like ransomware, computer users are going to pay more attentions to data security in computer. So does Windows 8 users.

Then question comes: How to protect folder/files in my Windows 8 from unauthorized access?

We can get answers here: Lock folder in Windows 8 with password which is set by your own.

You can find many solutions on the Internet. All these methods could be divided into the following 5 folder lock solutions here:

Solution 1: Lock Folder with System Script

Solution 2: Lock Folder with some Compression Software

Solution 3: Lock Folder with Account Authority

Solution 4: Protect Folders with Sharing Settings

Solution 5: Lock Folder with Professional Folder Lock Software

Renee File Protector is specially designed for data security. It is compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista.

With Renee File Protector, you can:

• Hide/lock folders, files and partitions in local disk with password.
• Hide/lock folder and files in external memory devices with password. 
• Lock folder in shared folder with password, which can ensure the right people in the network get it. 
• Protect data in local disk from being modified or deleted.
• Safe delete function is available. With this function, you can erase data without trace from the memory device you choose. 
• More function are waiting for you.