Are you looking for ways to secure your notepad text files with a password? If yes, then you're in the right place! In this tutorial, we'll show you two simple methods to password protect your notepad text files using Windows 7-Zip and EFS (Encrypting File System). These methods are easy to follow, even for those who are new to file encryption.

Method 1: Password Protect Notepad Text Files with 7-Zip

The first method is to use the free 7-Zip software. This tool allows you to create a password-protected zip archive of your notepad text files. Here's how:

1. Install 7-Zip on your Windows system.

2. Right-click on your notepad text file from Windows Explorer, and select '7-Zip' -> 'Add to archive'.

3. In the '7-Zip File Manager' window, select a location to save the zip file and enter a password.

4. Click 'OK' to create the password-protected zip archive.

Method 2: Password Protect Notepad Text Files with EFS (Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education Editions)

The second method is to use Windows' built-in encryption tool called EFS. This method is only available on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

1. Right-click on the notepad text file you want to encrypt, and select 'Properties' from the context menu.

2. In the 'File Properties' window, click on the 'Advanced' button next to 'Attributes'.

3. Check the box 'Encrypt contents to secure data' and click 'OK'.

4. A prompt will ask if you want to encrypt the file and its parent folder. Select 'Encrypt the file only' and click 'OK'.

Once you've encrypted your notepad text file with EFS, it will show up in green color in Windows Explorer.

That's it! With these two methods, you can password protect your notepad text files using Windows 7-Zip and EFS. Remember to choose a strong password for added security.

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