Windows 10: Option to Encrypt file's is greyed out-Windows 11 home

Discus and support Option to Encrypt file's is greyed out-Windows 11 home in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello all,I am trying to encrypt some files, but the option to do so is grayed out in the properties menu see pic. I looked for an answer here already,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Phildough 11, Feb 28, 2023.

  1. PHILDOUGH 11
    Phildough 11 Win User

    Option to Encrypt file's is greyed out-Windows 11 home


    Hello all,I am trying to encrypt some files, but the option to do so is grayed out in the properties menu see pic. I looked for an answer here already, but saw only a thread regarding windows 10 home does not have-only offered on windows 10pro/11/11pro.Please help me, this is really starting to annoy me to no end.Thanks for any help received!

    :)
     
    Phildough 11, Feb 28, 2023
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  2. TROYRAE360
    troyrae360 Win User

    Windows XP file encryption

    LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption
     
    troyrae360, Feb 28, 2023
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  3. 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, Feb 28, 2023
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  4. DREWTOWNSEND
    DrewTownsend Win User

    Option to Encrypt file's is greyed out-Windows 11 home

    file encryption option greyed out

    i cant select the encrypt option in properties its greyed out please help
     
    DrewTownsend, Feb 28, 2023
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