Introduction
we create folder to store our essential data. sometimes we store our sensitive data in a folder which we do not want other users to access it. So in this article we will discuss how to restrict access to a folder to other users in Windows.
To restrict access to a folder in Windows
- First right click on a folder whose access to be restricted. A shortcut or context menu will appear.
- Click on Properties option in the menu.

- New folder properties Window will appear. Click on Security tab

- Select Administrators and click on Edit button

- Select Administrators and under Permissions for Administrators, select all the check boxes under deny option.
- click on Apply button.

- Windows Security window will appear. click on yes button.

- Lastly click on OK button.

- The folder will be blocked .No one can open it even the owner cannot open it.
- We can unblock it whenever we want .
How to unblock a folder in Windows
- Again right click on the folder to be unblocked. A shortcut or context menu will appear.
- Click on Properties option in the menu.
- New folder properties Window will appear. Click on Security tab
- Select Administrators and click on Edit button
- Select Administrators and under Permissions for Administrators, remove all the check mark from the boxes under deny option by clicking
- click on Apply button
- and then on OK .

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