👉 Are you seeing a yellow padlock icon on your files, folders, or documents in Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7? br This usually indicates a permissions issue or file encryption setting that’s restricting access. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to remove the padlock icon and restore full access to your files quickly and easily. br br ✅ Whether it's a folder lock issue, a Windows encryption icon, or a user permission problem, this guide will help you fix it without data loss.