How do I password protect my files and folders in Windows

PART -I



1--> RIGHT CLICK ON FOLDER.

2--> click on SEND TO.

3--> click on COMPRESSED ZIPPED FOLDER.

4--> A NEW ZIP FOLDER IS CREATED BY DOING SO.


5--> DELETE ORIGINAL FOLDER ( FOLDER WITHOUT ZIP)



 PART -II



1--> OPEN THE ZIP FOLDER.

2--> RIGHT CLICK IN BLANK AREA.

3--> click on ADD A PASSWORD.

4--> ADD PASSWORD AND CONFIRM IT.