Re: Why can't I encrypt a folder or file?

From: Tom Helms (helmstl@hotmail.com)
Date: 12/12/02 

From: "Tom Helms" <helmstl@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 21:48:53 -0800

Files can only be encrypted in XP pro--encryption not available in Home
Edition

"Joe" <joe.joe10@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:000501c2a19c$d28ab130$8af82ecf@TK2MSFTNGXA03...
> I'm running XP home Edition and was under the impression
> that I can encrypt a folder or file to make specific info
> on my PC more secure.
>
> These are the instruction I followed right off of the
> Windows XP site giving suggestions on security they are
> as follows:
>
> To encrypt a file or folder
>
> Open Windows Explorer. (Click Start, point to All
> Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows
> Explorer.)
>
> Right-click the file or folder that you want to encrypt,
> and then click Properties.
>
> On the General tab, click Advanced.
>
> Select the Encrypt contents to secure data check box.
>
> I am unable to check this box "Encrypt contents to secure
> data " it shows up but is faded in appearance and can not
> be selected.
>
> Can someone please help me with this?

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