{"id":136330,"date":"2020-12-17T13:24:27","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T10:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-password-protect-applications-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2020-12-17T13:24:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T10:24:27","slug":"how-to-password-protect-applications-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-password-protect-applications-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Password Protect Applications on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bc1fa4d75d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3bc1fa4d75d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-password-protect-applications-on-windows-10\/#Should_You_Even_Do_This_Read_These_Limitations\" >Should You Even Do This? Read These Limitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-password-protect-applications-on-windows-10\/#Alternatives_to_Password-Protecting_Apps\" >Alternatives to Password-Protecting Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-password-protect-applications-on-windows-10\/#Lock_Apps_on_Windows_10\" >Lock Apps on Windows 10<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Password Protect <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>lications on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-679121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/xwindows_10_hero_3.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nJRUKwztfO.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 Logo Hero - Version 3\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you use a shared computer, one way to keep other users off certain apps is to require a password for opening that app. You can password-protect individual applications with a third-party application.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Even_Do_This_Read_These_Limitations\"><\/span>Should You Even Do This? Read These Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this tutorial, we\u2019ll be using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fspro.net\/my-lockbox\/\">My Lockbox<\/a>, which provides a free and paid version. There are other third-party applications available that provide free-trials\u2014including\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.winability.com\/folderguard\/\">Folder Guard<\/a>, which can also protect apps\u2014but require you to purchase a license after the trial ends.<\/p>\n<p>Freeware isn\u2019t known for its privacy or security. There are risks involved when using freeware as a quick and easy means to an end. Almost all freeware comes bundled with bloatware and, while most bloatware isn\u2019t malicious, that\u2019s not always the case. But even if the bloatware isn\u2019t malicious in itself, it does consume disk space which in turn can slow down your computer\u2014a price most aren\u2019t willing to pay for free software.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Spread the Word: Ninite is the Only Safe Place to Get Windows Freeware<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The particular freeware application we\u2019re using in this article does a good job of doing what it says it does: password protecting folders (and the apps within those folders) and preventing access from unauthorized users. However, there are ways around this. If someone is signed in with an administrator account, for example, they can work around Lockbox by changing the Windows permissions, gaining access to the previously locked folders. While not the easiest thing to do, it\u00a0<em>is<\/em> possible.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_to_Password-Protecting_Apps\"><\/span>Alternatives to Password-Protecting Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to truly password-protect applications, there are other measures you can take aside from downloading third-party applications. For example, if your goal is to regulate the content and screen time for your child, you can set rules using Windows 10\u2019s\u00a0parental controls.<\/p>\n<p>You can use separate Windows user accounts to prevent other people who use a shared PC from accessing your files, too.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to protect certain apps on your computer that are business-related, but you have a shared account with a spouse, you can create an encrypted container file and install the app to that location.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if what you need is a quick and (ideally) temporary solution, here\u2019s what you can do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Password Protect Files and Folders With Encryption<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lock_Apps_on_Windows_10\"><\/span>Lock Apps on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fspro.net\/my-lockbox\/\">download and install My Lockbox<\/a>\u00a0by going to the \u201cMy Lockbox\u201d page on the FSPro Labs website and clicking the \u201cDownload\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xDownload-button-on-my-lockbox-website.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.pVp_C5Oj8Q.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"597\" height=\"274\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once downloaded, double-click the \u201cmylockbox_setup\u201d icon. This will launch the My Lockbox installation wizard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xmylockbox-setup-icon.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.B5UGZx2Zne.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"315\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The wizard will carry you through the setup process. The first two windows will ask you to select a language and accept the License Agreement. After that, you\u2019ll be asked to choose a folder to install My Lockbox. This is <code>C:Program FilesMy Lockbox<\/code>\u00a0by default. If you want to change the location, click \u201cBrowse\u201d and then select the location in which to install My Lockbox. Otherwise, click \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need at least 9 MB of free disk space to install My Lockbox.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xSelect-location-and-click-next-in-installation-wizard.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.glgcMU4png.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"389\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Continue through the wizard and, at the end, click \u201cInstall.\u201d Installation of the software should only take a few seconds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xInstall-button-in-installation-wizard.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.3DzmgtpACt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"503\" height=\"389\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My Lockbox will now be installed. Double-click the app icon to launch it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xMy-lockbox-app-icon.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.uZKkfbQJwe.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"252\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll be asked to do when launching the app is to add a password. Enter a strong password and type it again to confirm it. If necessary, add a hint and your email address to recover the password in case you forget.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cOK\u201d to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xEnter-password-and-recovery-email.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.cZ8K_fzWhz.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"302\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll be asked to select the folder you\u2019d like to protect. What you\u2019ll want to do here is select the folder that contains the app you want to lock. If you lock the folder that contains the app, you will not be able to open the app\u2013even if you try to access the app from the start menu or desktop shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cBrowse\u201d to open File Explorer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xBrowse-File-Explorer-to-select-the-folder-to-protect..png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Rk9CG-k4Qm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"306\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to the folder that contains the app you would like to lock, click it to select it and then click \u201cOK.\u201d In this example, we\u2019ll select the folder that contains Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697646\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xSelect-folder-to-lock.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.xeLMTPCuTF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"325\" height=\"194\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Confirm the file path in the \u201cFolder to Protect\u201d box and then click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xConfirm-folder-and-select-ok.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.BcKwxJMGdS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"405\" height=\"302\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll now be denied access when trying to launch the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Access-denied-gif.gif.pagespeed.ce.QXBZ2r1puv.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"212\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To open the app, launch My Lockbox and enter the password. Click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xEnter-password-and-click-OK.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.dcq9Zt5qqa.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"341\" height=\"215\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The contents of the locked folder will now appear in the \u201cMy Lockbox File Browser.\u201d You can double-click the app here, or anywhere else, to launch it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xContents-of-locked-folder.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.OoGRHpQNhX.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"265\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The app will now be accessible without protection until you enable the setting again. To do so, click the \u201cEnable Protection\u201d button in the top-right corner of the My Lockbox app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xEnable-protection.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nbMCiiad93.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"410\" height=\"267\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The app inside the folder will now be behind the password wall again. 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