problem encrypting data in windows xp home

From: dan t. (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/24/04 

Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 11:01:16 -0700

Hi. I've got Windows XP Home on my HP notebook. When I
try to encrypt files or folders using Windows explorer
(properties | advanced) the "Encrypt contents to secure
data" checkbox is grayed out.

I am using NTFS and I've installed all the relevant
Windows Updates I can find, to no avail. The only ref I
find to this in MS's knowledgebase is to an obscure
problem involving the French edition of Windows 2000 (!).
HP tech support is stumped. Why is this command
unavailable to me, and how do I get it back?

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