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.
- Open Command Prompt (Run as Administrator)
or
- Open the Location Where the Folder Exists
Note:
1) Copy the path given in Address bar. 
2) User “cd” followed by “Folder name”
Ex: – cd “D:new Folder” will open the folder for named “new folder” which is in “D Drive”
3) Enter “Drive path”
Ex: – D: will open the “D drive” with the path you entered above.
OR
To directly open the folder in given location.
- Type the Following Commands (To Lock)
- cacls “Folder Name” /p “user name”: (“user name” With-ought double quotes)
Note: “User name” is the Name of the account for which to Lock the Folder.
Ex: – cacls “Folder” /p Guests:N will lock the folder for the Guests Account
and cacls “New Folder” /p Administators:N will lock the folder for the Administrators Account.
and cacls “New Folder” /p Administators:N will lock the folder for the Administrators Account.
- If Prompted By Are you Sure (Y/N) press Y
- Congratulations! Your Folder is Locked now.
- Type the Following Commands (To Unlock)
a. cacls “Folder Name” /p “user name”:F (“user name” With-ought double quotes)
b. If Prompted By Are you Sure (Y/N) press Y![]()
