How to Create Password Protected ZIP File using 7-Zip in Windows 10?br br Step 1: First Download and install the 7-zip software. Go to , and download the setup file.br br Step 2: Double click on setup file, and then follow the instructions to install it.br br Step 3: Go to the folder or file that you want to password protect it. Right click on it, click on 7-zip, and then click on 'Add to Archive.'br br Step 4: In Archive format, select 'zip.' Give the name, and then select the place where you want to save the file.br br Step 5: In bottom, Encryption Method, select 'AES-256.'br br Step 6: Enter the password that you want, reenter it again. After that, click on 'ok' button.