No third party software are needed to achieve this. Lucky we are, to be alive in the reign of Windows 8/8.1 and 10 – where this is super easy. In versions prior to Windows 8, this was not possible and people had to use 3rd party tools to achieve this. Some users cannot restrict their use of PCs to their family members and friends, or work colleagues and they may need to protect their data/folder, which is where a protected folder, locked to everyone except you comes handy.
Many users have asked about how to protect/lock their data inside a folder the easy way so only they can access it. See the full range of user roles.Privacy is a serious concern for some and computer’s are part of life for everyone. Only the roles of Primary Owner, Owner and Admin have permission to lock and unlock folders. New folders and files can be uploaded/created.Ī locked folder must be unlocked before any user - regardless of their role - can delete/rename/move its contents.Some permissions still exist after a folder has been locked: The folder settings cannot be modified.
The folder and its content cannot be modified.The folder and its content cannot be moved.The folder and its content cannot be renamed.The folder and its content cannot be deleted.Locked folders have the following restrictions: Any existing subfolder lock settings will be registered so that folders can resume their earlier settings if the parent folder is unlocked in the future.Īlternatively, you can choose for the lock/unlock to be forced upon all subfolders, overriding any existing locks:
Right-click a folder and choose "Lock folder" from the context menu.īy default, all subfolders will inherit the lock settings from its parent folder. It prevents any changes being made to protected files and folders, avoiding any unwanted modification of files. This Enterprise feature adds an additional layer of protection for your organization's assets. To protect your images from mishaps, such as accidental deletion, moving or renaming, you can lock folders from changes.
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