Windows 10: Encrypted documents.

Discus and support Encrypted documents. in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Old documents are opening in an unreadable form of encryption. I need to access these documents as soon as possible. I'm not very technology savvy,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by DottyJurek-Kunde, May 1, 2019.

  1. DOTTYJUREK-KUNDE
    DottyJurek-Kunde Win User

    Encrypted documents.


    Old documents are opening in an unreadable form of encryption. I need to access these documents as soon as possible. I'm not very technology savvy, but have no clue as to what happened to cause this change. Can anyone please help me correct this issue?

    :)
     
    DottyJurek-Kunde, May 1, 2019
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  2. YASHWANTH KOTAKURI
    Yashwanth Kotakuri Win User

    Device Encryption not avaiable

    Hello Fraczek,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    We understand your concern in this regard.

    • Are you referring to BitLocker Drive Encryption?
    • What preventing you from doing this?
    • Did you get any error message or code while doing this?

    Before you come up with the above information, suggest you to refer the article

    Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption     and see if it help you.

    Do refer the article
    Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide     and check if it help you with the required information.

    Keep us posted if you require further assistance.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, May 1, 2019
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  3. GERALD MAL
    Gerald Mal Win User
    Encryption

    Hello Miriam,

    For us to be able to isolate your concern why your devices page says it is not encrypted when you've turn on encryption, kindly answer these questions:

    • Does this happen before you encrypt the device?
    • Which Windows version currently running on your device?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

    We will be waiting for update.
     
    Gerald Mal, May 1, 2019
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  4. DEVLIN SCO
    Devlin Sco Win User

    Encrypted documents.

    Encrypting a folder

    Hello Bill,

    To encrypt a folder in Windows 10 Home, follow these steps:

    • Right-click the folder you want to encrypt and click Properties.
    • On the General tab, click Advanced.
    • Under Compress or Encrypt attributes, click Encrypt contents to secure data.
    • Click OK then Apply to save the changes.

    We're just here if you need further help.
     
    Devlin Sco, May 1, 2019
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