How you go about this will depend on the software you're using to create the file in the first place. Some applications have password protection features built in, while in other cases you'll need ...

Folder Lock is a simple and very user-friendly app that allows you to store files safely. Being password protected, it can provide the best level of security for your personal data. Its simple and ...

If you are facing problems with locked files & receive File Is Locked error, this article will tell you how to unlock files in Windows easily.

Prior to Big Sur, locked files would have a lock image overlaid on its icon in the Finder. Big Sur only shows that lock overlay in the Get Info dialog box.

The Sodinokibi (REvil) ransomware has added a new feature that makes it easier to encrypt all files, even those that are opened and locked by another process.

When you open the information window for the file, you can check the Locked check box to prevent the file from being edited, even by people who otherwise have access to it.

Easy File Locker is a light-weight and easy-to-use file lock software product for Windows 11/10. It can protect your private files and folders too.

An LDB file, also called an access lock file, prevents multiple users from making changes to a database at the same time. Access normally deletes LDB files when a user closes a shared database.

Lock away your private files with a password known by you, and you alone. Folder Lock 7 ($40, five-day free trial) is a one-stop-shop for file encryption and data security. It’s impressive and ...

Google is rolling out a new feature that allows Workspace users to lock files. This prevents others from making unwanted changes.

Users with external hard drives or other storage devices may run into problems accessing files on these devices, especially when attempting to delete files that are reported by Mac OS X to be ...