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  1. RISHI KASERA
    Rishi Kasera Win User

    I am local administrator of my device. The encryption option is greyed and I can't encrypt...


    I am local administrator of my device. The encryption option is greyed and I can't encrypt my files. I tried changing the EFS value and also changing services of EFS from manual to automatic but nothing works.* Moved from Community Participation Center* Original title: can't

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    Rishi Kasera, Jan 8, 2022
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  2. SARTHAK MUTREJA
    sarthak mutreja Win User

    encryption is greyed

    i have a problem the encryption of folder is greyed out

    • I tried the enabling of efs by setting it to automatic
    • i tried enable encryption by command line.
    • i tried enable encryption by registry editor.
    i use a account as an administrator

    • using windows 10 home single language
    kindly help
     
    sarthak mutreja, Jan 8, 2022
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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, Jan 8, 2022
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  4. DREWTOWNSEND
    DrewTownsend Win User

    I am local administrator of my device. The encryption option is greyed and I can't encrypt...

    file encryption option greyed out

    i cant select the encrypt option in properties its greyed out please help
     
    DrewTownsend, Jan 8, 2022
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