Windows 10 Is there a way to password protect or encrypt file folders in Windows 10 home edition?

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EDGE PLUMBING

I have Windows 10 Home Edition. I am trying to make the contents of a file folder READ ONLY and password protect the "read only" setting for that file folder. I do not want to HIDE the folder. The folder contains all the files & documents up to my previous year end for my small business. All relevant files are removed and carried forward to the new "current year" folder. I still may need to refer to (and sometimes transfer) documents from the previous year's folder, however I just want it locked to prevent accidentally adding, deleting or changing the contents of the folder. (it would be

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