To encrypt an archive in 7-zip, once you’re at the Add to Archive dialog box, enter a password and select the Encryption method AES-256.

It's an extra layer of security you can add to your most sensitive files without too much trouble. How you go about this will depend on the software you're using to create the file in the first place.

ZipLock lets you Compress, Backup and Password-protect your ZIP files easily on your Windows 11/10 computer. Download it free here!

Do you want to add files to an existing ZIP file in Windows 11/10 without extracting and re-zipping everything? Follow this easy guide.

A great feature of ZIP files is that you can add a password to them as an extra layer of security. This way, if an unauthorized party gains access to the file, they won’t be able to view or ...

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