ENCRYPTION!?!?!

[Guest]

right
slight problem
i know how to use the encyption files
HOWEVER when i go onto a file and click on properties, advanced, the box
which says 'encrypt contents to protect data', its NOT clickable
does anyone know how to get past this, becuase i need to encyrpt some files
many thanks if someone repplies

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Just curious, if you know how to use EFS (Encrypted File System), why are
you asking?

Windows XP Home or Pro?
Windows XP Home does not support EFS.

Do you have NTFS and not FAT 32 file system?
http://aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.htm

Have you disabled Simple File Sharing?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

EFS is a good way to permanently lose data if not used properly.
See the links near the bottom of this screen for information on how to
prevent data loss with EFS:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/encrypt.htm

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

File encryption is only available with Windows XP
Professional installed on a hard drive formatted NTFS.
If you have Windows XP Home Edition, file encryption
is not an available feature.

Windows XP Comparison Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| right
| slight problem
| i know how to use the encyption files
| HOWEVER when i go onto a file and click on properties, advanced, the box
| which says 'encrypt contents to protect data', its NOT clickable
| does anyone know how to get past this, becuase i need to encyrpt some files
| many thanks if someone repplies
|
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| xx solardan xx

 

[Guest]

This post-er has done even worse! Please see post in Setup. I did look at
referenced pages, but see no help there, inasmuch as deleting the certificate
seemed like the thing to do at the time ...