Windows 10: Encrypt Option for Files is Greyed Out.. Need Help

Discus and support Encrypt Option for Files is Greyed Out.. Need Help in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I'm interested in encrypting my files. But when I try to, the encryption part is greyed out as shown in the screen shot. How to I fix this? And is this... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by yahanna, Feb 3, 2020.

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    Encrypt Option for Files is Greyed Out.. Need Help


    I'm interested in encrypting my files. But when I try to, the encryption part is greyed out as shown in the screen shot. How to I fix this? And is this the best way to ensure encryption of files?


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    yahanna, Feb 3, 2020
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  2. file encryption option greyed out

    i cant select the encrypt option in properties its greyed out please help
     
    DrewTownsend, Feb 3, 2020
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  3. Windows XP file encryption

    LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption
     
    troyrae360, Feb 3, 2020
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  4. Encrypt Option for Files is Greyed Out.. Need Help

    Help! File permission errors in encrypted folder

    Hi Bill,

    To assist you better, I would like to ask some questions:

    • Are you the Administrator of the computer?
    • Are you connected to a domain network?

    I suggest you to decrypt the folder by following the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Right-click the folder or file you want to decrypt, and then click Properties.

    • Click the General tab, and then click Advanced.

    • Clear the Encrypt contents to secure data check box, click
      OK, and then click OK again.

    Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Feb 3, 2020
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