Is it possible to password protect a zip file created by Windows itself (without external tools?)
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I normally use a tool like WinZip, 7Zip, or WinRAR to create zip files but I'm on a Windows 7 system that doesn't have these tools installed (and I can't install new apps). Outside of 3rd party tools like the above, can I create (or modify) a zip file in Windows 7 and request that it be password pr…
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No, Windows does not provide this feature. Have you considered using a portable app? You can install the portable versions of WinRAR or 7Zip to your USB, and use them to zip and password protect any file/folder you want. That way, you don't need to …
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