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#How to open password protected zip with password how to#

After a little processing time, a password-protected ZIP file will be created.

Last, but not the least, pick the option "ZipCrypto" as the encryption method as it's supported by Windows OS.

In the "Encryption" section (lower right section of the dialog window), enter and reenter a password in corresponding fields.

As the "Add to archive" dialog window opens up, write the name of the future ZIP file and then pick "zip" as the archive format.

In the menu, go to 7-Zip and select "Add to archive" in the contextual menu.

Right-click on the files/folder that is going to be turned to a compressed password-protected ZIP file.

#How to open password protected zip with password how to#

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