Windows 10: Encrypt contents to secure data check box grayed out

Discus and support Encrypt contents to secure data check box grayed out in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Why is this function visible if it's grayed out for Windows 10? Please come up with an actual solution that works so we can select this function.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by caliR, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. CALIR
    caliR Win User

    Encrypt contents to secure data check box grayed out


    Why is this function visible if it's grayed out for Windows 10? Please come up with an actual solution that works so we can select this function.

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    caliR, Feb 22, 2021
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  2. MINDPOWER15
    Mindpower15 Win User

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

    That is the first thing I tried after reading previous posts. AND that does not work. I tried again exactly what you suggested just to make sure, and still the "encrypt contents to secure data" is grayed out.
     
    Mindpower15, Feb 22, 2021
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  3. MAT98
    Mat98 Win User
    Cannot encrypt contents to secure data grayed out

    Hi
    Was wondering if I could get some help with the Cannot encrypt contents to secure data which is grayed out. In a folder with my data. I'm running Windows 10 thank you.
     
    Mat98, Feb 22, 2021
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  4. MINDPOWER15
    Mindpower15 Win User

    Encrypt contents to secure data check box grayed out

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

    To start with please read the original question I asked. I want to secure folder that contains files.

    • I right click on folder
    • click on Advance at bottom right
    • when advance attributes box opens the "encrypt contents to secure data" button is grayed out"
    I did everything that was told of me by ZAB.

    I have no idea when the issue started. This is the first time I decided to use the feature.

    Yes, latest version of Window 10. My details are in the post above.
     
    Mindpower15, Feb 22, 2021
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