can't encrypt

[Guest]

I thought I followed all of the instructions for encrypting folders in XP
(yes the volume is formatted with the NTFS file system), but the encrypt
contents option is always greyed out, preventing me from encypting. I am
using the XP home edition. Do I need Pro to encrypt?

Are there any other (free) alternatives?

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Yes.

 

[Alex Nichol]

I thought I followed all of the instructions for encrypting folders in XP
(yes the volume is formatted with the NTFS file system), but the encrypt
contents option is always greyed out, preventing me from encypting. I am
using the XP home edition. Do I need Pro to encrypt?

Yes. Not supported in Home. And a dangerous tool, too, you *must* be
sure to have certificates backed up or the data may be permanently
irretrievable. As in practice the files are transparently decrypted
when the owner logs in, there is not more security than provided by the
logon password - probably little - anyway

 

[DreamFly]

Hi, It's easy, visit http://www.dreamflysoft.com and download Cool
File Encryption to help you.

 

[Guest]

I am looking for the answer to this problem

Yes.

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Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

I thought I followed all of the instructions for encrypting folders in XP
(yes the volume is formatted with the NTFS file system), but the encrypt
contents option is always greyed out, preventing me from encypting. I am
using the XP home edition. Do I need Pro to encrypt?

Are there any other (free) alternatives?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

If you wish to encrypt your documents, you'll need to
upgrade to Windows XP Professional. File encryption
is not available with Windows XP Home Edition.

You may wish to review the following:

HOW TO: Set the My Documents Folder as "Private" in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298399

You Cannot Select the "Make This Folder Private" Option
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307286

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files
and folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| I am looking for the answer to this problem
| I thought I followed all of the instructions for encrypting folders in XP
| (yes the volume is formatted with the NTFS file system), but the encrypt
| contents option is always greyed out, preventing me from encypting. I am
| using the XP home edition. Do I need Pro to encrypt?
|
| Are there any other (free) alternatives?

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Yes, you need Pro. That was your question.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

Yes.

--
Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
(Reply to the group only unless otherwise requested)

I thought I followed all of the instructions for encrypting folders in XP
(yes the volume is formatted with the NTFS file system), but the encrypt
contents option is always greyed out, preventing me from encypting. I am
using the XP home edition. Do I need Pro to encrypt?

Are there any other (free) alternatives?