how to add password to RAR/ZIP files

Create password protected RAR/ZIP files:

WinRAR and WinZIP files are  the best to share files over internet.but some times you want to protect your data's before share through internet here the trick to lock to your RAR/ZIP files using password without any software

Follow the steps to make your RAR/ZIP files more secure

STEP 1:
            Go to my computer and select the folder that you want to make is secure STEP 2:
           right click on selected folder and then select the option Add to archive

STEP 3:
            now Archive name and parameters popup window will open
            under General tab 1)set Archive format as you recommenced
                                       2)set compression method as Best
                                       3)and then select Lock archive option from archiving option

STEP 4:
            now click on Advanced option under that click Set password option

STEP 5:
           Enter password and Reenter password then select the option Encrypt file names

STEP 6:
          finally click on ok button

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