Windows 10: What if the encrypt content option is not available? Like it's there visible to me but i...

File encryption

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How to enable grayed out "Encrypt Contents to secure data" button.

Hi,

We would like to know more about this concern. Please provide the following information:

• Does the "Encrypt Contents to secure data" option is disabled on all files that you want to encrypt?
• When was the issue started?
• Did you check if your computer runs the latest Windows update?

We look forward to your reply.

 

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.

 

How to enable grayed out "Encrypt Contents to secure data" button.

Hi,

Encrypt Contents to secure data button should be available specially if you're using a Windows 10 PC. To help address your concern on encrypting files, kindly tell us details on the following:

• Which build of Windows 10 are you using?
  
• Are you using a Microsoft account or a local account?

We look forward to your response.