Can't encrypt files

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Guest

I can't encrypt my files and folders in win xp home sp2. When i try, i
cann't put a check mark in the encrypt contents to secure data box..it's
greyed out. any help would be appreciated..thanks.
 
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Detlev Dreyer

Captain Kenuck said:
I can't encrypt my files and folders in win xp home sp2.
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Note that WinXP Home doesn't have the EFS (encryption) feature.
WinXP Pro has that feature.
 
H

Haggis

Detlev Dreyer said:
Note that WinXP Home doesn't have the EFS (encryption) feature.
WinXP Pro has that feature.
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if yous HD is FAT and not NTFS ...the option is not available
 
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Detlev Dreyer

Haggis said:
if yous HD is FAT and not NTFS ...the option is not available
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The OP has XP Home installed and in that case, EFS is not available
in general. No matter what file system being installed.
 

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