Windows 10: New Nordlocker encryption

I just started using Nordlocker, from the same folks who make NordVPN. I got multi-year access by extending my NordVPN subscription on a Black Friday deal, so I'd like to make it work.

Basically, the app creates an encrypted folder, and a user can encrypt all their files in it, then open, edit and save the file back to the encrypted folder. The on-line reviews state how effortless and transparent this is, except for me, .

Every time I add a file to the encrypted folder, open and edit it, it fails to save and tells me I have a sharing violation. This hurts because I'm a very generous person (JOKE!!!). Note: I can save a .txt file to the folder, open, edit and re-save it. The sharing violation occurs with MS Office files: I've tried Docs and Excel, and also a LibreOffice document, but I think it's safe to assume other MS Office files will be treated the same way.

When the sharing violation occurs, an empty folder with the file name is created and I cannot delete it except by using Revo Uninstaller. For the past couple of days I have tried just about everything I could think of - turning on read/write for the entire directory, enabling share, re-installing, elevated admin, - all the stuff most users of my ilk would try (sort-of advanced but not a guru).

Can anyone assist with this? I do have a ticket in with Nord but I wonder if this could be a simple setting in Win 10.

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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.

 

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.

 

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.