Navigate to the folder you want to password-protect.You’ll need 7-Zip or a similar file archiver app for this method. In addition, you can use this method regardless of your Windows 11 edition. This is a great solution for files you don’t use often. Your virtual drive is now password-protected.Īnother way to password protect your private files is by adding them to a Zip archive. Start the encryption, then close the window.Pick “Compatible mode” on the next screen.Proceed with “Next” and select “Encrypt used disk space only.”.Hit “Next” and choose how you want to save the password.Pick the password option in the dialogue box and create a password for your drive.Click on the drive again under “Fixed data drives” and hit “Turn on BitLocker.”.Select “Properties” and find “Turn on BitLocker” near the bottom.Click on “Disks & volumes” and select your new virtual drive from the list.Scroll down to “Storage management” and expand “Advanced storage settings.”.Click on “Storage” in the right-side panel.Go to your Settings and select “System.”.

Once you’ve created a VHD using the steps above, you can set up BitLocker for this drive. Click on “Next,” then “Finish.” Your virtual drive can now be used just like any folder on your PC.Give the drive a descriptive name under “Volume label.”.Make sure “Allocation unit size” is “Default.”.Format your partition with the following parameters:.Pick a letter and proceed with the “Next” button.Click on “Next” until the dialogue box asks you to assign the drive a letter.Right-click in the “Unallocated” area next to the VHD and select “New Simple Volume.”.

Make sure your VHD is selected, and pick “GPT” for the partition style.

Still in the “Disk Management” window, right-click the VHD you just created.

There are still a few steps you need to complete before you can start using your virtual drive: It’s recommended that you pick “Dynamically Expanding” under disk type so your VHD can grow with you.

Select the format and disk type you prefer and click “OK.”.

Name your new virtual drive and click “Save.”.

Select a location for your VHD using the “Browse” button.

Click on “Create VHD” to start the virtual drive setup process.

Find “Action” in the menu bar at the top.

Click on the Start menu and search for “Disk Management.”.

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