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How Can I Add Password to Zip File in Windows 10?
When you are going to add password to Zip file on Windows 10 pc. Not all zipping tools offer strong encryption. The built-in Windows compression utility only uses basic (and kinda outdated) encryption methods. If someone really wants to get to your files, they might find a way to break through the security. So, it's not exactly Fort Knox, you know? Sometimes, other software may have trouble opening password-protected zip files created on Windows. If you’re sharing files with someone who's not using Windows or uses a different program, they might run into compatibility issues, and that could lead to a bunch of back-and-forth headaches. It adds an extra step for you whenever you want to access your files. If you're in a rush, the last thing you want to deal with is typing in a password,
Adding password to Zip file doesn’t protect against malware or accidental deletion. If you accidentally delete the zip file or get a virus, your password won’t help you at all. You could lose everything just like that!
While zipping files and adding passwords can provide a bit of extra security, it's not foolproof, and it might not be worth it depending on what you're trying to protect. Always keep backups and think about other ways to secure sensitive information!