Windows 10: Enable EFS

Discus and support Enable EFS in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; How to enable grayed out "Encrypt Contents to secure data" button? OS - windows 10 home single language... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Pabi_93, Nov 6, 2018.

  1. PABI_93
    Pabi_93 Win User

    Enable EFS


    How to enable grayed out "Encrypt Contents to secure data" button?

    OS - windows 10 home single language

    :)
     
    Pabi_93, Nov 6, 2018
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  2. HARSHAVARDHAN RATHOD
    Harshavardhan Rathod Win User

    Win 10 pro EFS Encrypting File System Problem (Dell)

    Hi,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

    I suggest you to start the Encrypting File System (EFS) Service and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.
    • Type services.msc and hit Enter.
    • Search for Encrypting File System (EFS) Service.
    • Double click on Encrypting File System (EFS) Service and click on
      Start button.
    • Click on the dropdown list and set the Startup type to
      Automatic.
    If the issue still persists then, I suggest you to post the same question in TechNet forum for further assistance with this issue. Follow the below link to post your question in TechNet forum.

    Technet forums

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Nov 6, 2018
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  3. SARAHKONG
    SarahKong Win User
    EFS

    Ok that's good then.

    So when you get a moment do what i suggested by deleting the existing EFS cert and let me know how you make out.
     
    SarahKong, Nov 6, 2018
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  4. RICKVIVIAN
    RickVivian Win User

    Enable EFS

    EFS

    When I try to use EFS to encrypt file(s), once I have changed the file's encrypt attribute and pressed Apply, the system tells me I am trying to encrypt files using a smart card with the only option available to Cancel. I haven't got a smart card reader
    much less a smartcard & never have had.

    I am correct in thinking that EFS can be used without a smart card, am I not?

    If so can anyone suggest how I can get it to behave itself?

    Rick
     
    RickVivian, Nov 6, 2018
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