

But why bother with drive encryption when all you need is one secure folder? For the vast majority of users, NordLocker is a faster and more efficient option. We've already written about Bitlocker as a tool for encrypting flash drives. However, anyone with access to your operating system, like a family member, can freely see your files even in an encrypted folder. That means the data is encrypted only for someone breaking into your computer, whether physically or remotely. It encrypts data but does not add password protection. For example, Windows 10 comes with pre-installed encryption software Bitlocker. Often, they will come together, but, sometimes, when you encrypt a folder or drive, it doesn’t get password-protected.

Are encrypted folders and password-protected folders the same?
