Windows 10: Windows 10 suddenly stops allowing encrypted folders?

Discus and support Windows 10 suddenly stops allowing encrypted folders? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I created an encrypted file several months ago. No issues. Then one day out of the blue the folder will not lock. Now the option to encrypt a folder is... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by bcjamaj, Aug 11, 2018.

  1. bcjamaj Win User

    Windows 10 suddenly stops allowing encrypted folders?


    I created an encrypted file several months ago. No issues. Then one day out of the blue the folder will not lock. Now the option to encrypt a folder is grayed out. Only thing I can think of is one of the stupid automatic updates that windows does has corrupted this option. I can't find anything about this. Someone help please!

    :)
     
    bcjamaj, Aug 11, 2018
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  2. 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.
     
    Devlin Sco, Aug 11, 2018
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Aug 11, 2018
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  4. Windows 10 suddenly stops allowing encrypted folders?

    Can't Encrypting Folder

    Hi Jeanette,

    The Encrypting File System (EFS) is the built-in encryption tool in Windows used to encrypt files and folders on NTFS drives to protect them from unwanted access. This is the strongest protection that is available in Windows to help you
    keep your individual files and folders secure. Here are the steps on how you can encrypt files and folders in Windows 10:

    • Right-click the folder or file you want to encrypt, and then click Properties.
    • In the General tab, click on the Advanced button.
    • Check the Encrypt contents to secure data box, and click on OK.
    • Click OK and close Properties window.
    • Apply changes to the folder, subfolders and files when prompted. If it is a file, select to either Encrypt the file and its parent folder or Encrypt the file only for what you want, and click
      on OK.

    Tip: The first time you encrypt a folder or file, an encryption certificate is automatically created. You should backup your encryption certificate. If you lose access to your encrypted files
    and folders, you will not be able to open them again unless you first restore the file encryption key for them.

    Do let us know if you need any other assistance.

    Regards.
     
    Darian Tab, Aug 11, 2018
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