Locking Folder (With-ought any Software)
There are a lot of methods that can be used for Locking Folder. Most require the use of some third party software, but we have a neat method for hiding folders with some commands.
- Â Open Command Prompt (Run as Administrator)
or
-  Open the Location Where the Folder Exists  Â
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Note:Â Â
  1) Copy the path given in Address bar. 
  2) User âcdâ followed by âFolder nameâ
      Ex: – cd âD:new Folderâ  will open the folder for named ânew folderâ which is in âD Driveâ
  3) Enter âDrive pathâ
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     Ex: – D: will open the âD driveâ with the path you entered above.
OR
To directly open the folder in given location.
- Â Type the Following Commands (To Lock)
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- Â Â Â cacls âFolder Nameâ /p âuser nameâ:Â (âuser nameâ With-ought double quotes)
 Note: “User name” is the Name of the account for which to Lock the Folder.
      Ex: – cacls âFolderâ /p Guests:N  will lock the folder for the Guests AccountÂ
           and cacls âNew Folderâ /p Administators:N   will lock the folder for the Administrators Account.
           and cacls âNew Folderâ /p Administators:N   will lock the folder for the Administrators Account.
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- If Prompted By Are you Sure (Y/N)  press  Y
- Congratulations! Your Folder is Locked now.
- Â Type the Following Commands (To Unlock)
a.      cacls âFolder Nameâ /p âuser nameâ:F  (âuser nameâ With-ought double quotes)
b.     If Prompted By Are you Sure (Y/N)  press Y![]()
