Encrypting folders under XP Home

[Guest]

I've recently purchased a notebook with XP Home. I'd like to encrypt some
folders, but the box where I could tick encryption (right-click on folder,
properties, advanced) is greyed out. Does anybody know, do I have to install
some additional module from a CD or download a certificate or something ?

Thanks for any help
John

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Only Windows XP Professional supports file encryption.
Windows XP Home Edition does not.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I've recently purchased a notebook with XP Home. I'd like to encrypt some
| folders, but the box where I could tick encryption (right-click on folder,
| properties, advanced) is greyed out. Does anybody know, do I have to install
| some additional module from a CD or download a certificate or something ?
|
| Thanks for any help
| John

 

[Admiral Q]

Yes, the module is called "Retail Upgrade to WinXP Pro". It runs about 199
US dollars suggested, but I've seen it as low as 159.