File and Folder Encryption

I am running XP home with NTFS file system and I can't
figure out how to encrypt files or folders. I right
click the folder choose properties then click the
advanced button, the "Encrypt contents to secure data"
box is greyed out. I can't check it. Do I have to turn
something on first? Thanks

Mike

Hi Michael,

you can't use EFS (Encrypted File System) on Windows XP Home edition. It is
only supported on Windows XP Professional.

Mike

"Michael Joseph" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2fc3d01c46daf$0bb06330$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> I am running XP home with NTFS file system and I can't
> figure out how to encrypt files or folders. I right
> click the folder choose properties then click the
> advanced button, the "Encrypt contents to secure data"
> box is greyed out. I can't check it. Do I have to turn
> something on first? Thanks
>
> Mike

EFS is not supported in XP Home. Upgrade to Pro.

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"Michael Joseph" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2fc3d01c46daf$0bb06330$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>I am running XP home with NTFS file system and I can't
> figure out how to encrypt files or folders. I right
> click the folder choose properties then click the
> advanced button, the "Encrypt contents to secure data"
> box is greyed out. I can't check it. Do I have to turn
> something on first? Thanks
>
> Mike