Windows 10: how to Encrypt File explorer folder

In windows 11, file explorer, At the bottom of the Properties window, when i select Advanced, I can't Check the box beside Encrypt contents to secure data

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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.

 

Files and Folder Encryptions

File and Folder encryption - During the test the files and folder made encrypted but due to reason the root drive formatted, now unable to access files and under file, advance setting the option is greyed, please suggest

Thanks in Advance

 

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.