How to password protect a 7-Zip file in Windows 10?

To password protect 7-Zip file in Windows 10 without using the "Add to archive" context menu (assuming you want to do it through the main interface or a different method), you can follow these steps:

1. Open 7-Zip File Manager:
    Click on the Start menu, search for "7-Zip File Manager," and open it.
2. Create a New Archive:
    In 7-Zip File Manager, navigate to the files or folders you want to archive.
    Select the files/folders.
    Click on the "Add" button on the toolbar, or press Ctrl + N.
3. Set Archive Name and Format:
    In the "Add to Archive" window, specify the archive name and format (e.g., 7z or zip).
4. Set the Password:
    In the same window, locate the "Encryption" section.
    Enter your desired password in the "Enter password" and "Reenter password" fields.
    Make sure to check "Encryption method" (e.g., AES-256) for stronger protection.
5. Create the Archive:
    Click "OK" to create the password protected 7-Zip file in Windows 10.