Encrypt box dimmed in XP

R

Robin

I am not able to encrypt files. When I go to attributes,
advanced, the encrypt box is dimmed. System: XP Home.
 
G

Guest

-----Original Message-----
I am not able to encrypt files. When I go to attributes,
advanced, the encrypt box is dimmed. System: XP Home.
.
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Hi,


EFS is not available for XP-HOME, only for XP-PRO, one of
the many limitations of the Home edition.
You may have to look at 3rd party solutions.
regards,

anonymous.
 
G

Guest

That explains it. Thanks

----- (e-mail address removed) wrote: ----

-----Original Message----
I am not able to encrypt files. When I go to attributes,
advanced, the encrypt box is dimmed. System: XP Home
Click to expand...



Hi,


EFS is not available for XP-HOME, only for XP-PRO, one of
the many limitations of the Home edition
You may have to look at 3rd party solutions
regards,

anonymous
 

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