Create a password protected zip file

[kailas]

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Hello friends

I have some important XL files on my computer that i stored in zip format and now want to put password . Can some one tell me how to put password to Zip file ?

Thanks

[EDRIC]

Just Right click on the compressed folder and select “Explore.” and in “File,” select “Add a Password.” Enter the password and confirm the password.

[Octavio]

To create password protected Zip file follow the steps

• Right-click 'Start'
• Select 'Explore'
• Browse to the file to go in the archive
• Right-click the file
• If you are using WinZip, select 'WinZip'
• Select 'Add to Zip...'
• Click 'New'
• Specify the name you want to give the zip file, e.g. sample
• Select a place to save the Zip file to (make a note of this)
• Click 'OK'
• Click 'Password'
• Enter and confirm a password, e.g. sample
• Make a note of the password, you will need it for your email
• Click 'Add'
• Close the archive or add other files.