To password protect a CD/DVD, you need specialized software to encrypt and lock the contents before burning the data onto the disc. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do it using Gilisoft solutions or similar software:

https://download.gilisoft.com/gs/secure-disc-creator.exe

Using Gilisoft Secure Disc Creator

1. Download and Install the Software:

   • Download Gilisoft Secure Disc Creator from the official website.
   • Install the software on your computer.

2. Prepare Your Files:

   • Collect all the files you want to burn onto the CD/DVD.

3. Launch Secure Disc Creator:

   • Open the program and insert a blank CD/DVD into your drive.

4. Set Up the Password Protection:

   • Add the files you want to secure to the software interface.
   • Enable encryption and set a strong password for the disc. The software uses advanced encryption standards (AES-256) to ensure your data is secure.

5. Burn the Disc:

   • Once the encryption is configured, proceed to burn the disc.
   • The software will encrypt the files and create a virtual encrypted drive that requires the password to access.

6. Test the Disc:

   • After burning, eject and reinsert the CD/DVD to ensure the password protection is active.
   • You’ll be prompted to enter the password to access the protected contents.

Features of Gilisoft Secure Disc Creator:

• Secure Area and Public Area:
  • You can create a protected section (requires a password) and a public section (accessible without a password) on the same disc.
• Compatible Across Systems:
  • The protected disc works on Windows systems without requiring the software installed.

This method ensures your sensitive files are secure even if the physical CD/DVD falls into the wrong hands. If you’d like, I can guide you further or assist with other Gilisoft tools!

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator works as a CD/DVD Data Locking Software, through which you can very easily and effortlessly password protect folders and files on CD/DVD. GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator gives you full feasibility to lock CD data, password protects CDs/DVDs, so that you can carry your data anywhere with you.

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator with its strong password locking protection enables you to lock CD data, files, folders, drives and any other important information with ease and also ensures complete privacy.
GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator offers a different way to save files and sensitive documents on CD/DVD safe from prying eyes.

The aim of GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator is to burn a password protected disc that hold files of any type and size. By default features pictures of 650MB, 700MB and 4.7 GB, but you can set the desired size.

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator also can generate an password protected ISO file that includes documents and files, with the possibility of keeping some in the open, or public, and some only visible with the password set previously.

GiliSoft Secure Disc Creator has the ability to save the ISO file or burn directly to CD or DVD physical as well as to mount the ISO like a regular disk drive in Windows.