File Encryption


SevenEleven

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I have Windows 11 HOME . In the Advanced attributes under file properties in file explorer , the "Encrypt contents to secure data" is greyed out . I tried setting NtfsDisableEncryption entry in the registry to 1 as well as turning on Encrypting File System service and setting it to Automatic ; also using cmd prompt to set it manually , but none of the methods worked.

are there other methods to turn it on?
Is this feature available in Windows HOME edition ?

Thanks
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
I have Windows 11 HOME . In the Advanced attributes under file properties in file explorer , the "Encrypt contents to secure data" is greyed out . I tried setting NtfsDisableEncryption entry in the registry to 1 as well as turning on Encrypting File System service and setting it to Automatic ; also using cmd prompt to set it manually , but none of the methods worked.

are there other methods to turn it on?
Is this feature available in Windows HOME edition ?

Thanks
Hey, I've just had a look and i don't believe bitlocker comes with Win 11 Home from what i can see.
 

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    10700k@5.2
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    Gigabyte Gaming X Z490
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The OP is not talking about BitLocker. This is EFS (Encrypted File System). However, the end result is still the same in that EFS, like BitLocker, is not included in the Home editions of Windows.
 

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    Win11 Pro 23H2
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    Home Built
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    ASUS Prime Z590-A
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    128GB Crucial Ballistix 3200MHz DRAM
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    No GPU - CPU graphics only (for now)
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    CODE backlit mechanical keyboard
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    Logitech MX Master 3
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    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
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    Intel i7-1255U
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    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
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The OP is not talking about BitLocker. This is EFS (Encrypted File System). However, the end result is still the same in that EFS, like BitLocker, is not included in the Home editions of Windows.
Yeap, I wasn't talking about Bitlocker, just an option under file explorer -> properties of the selected file -> Advance attributes . I was just wondering why it is greyed out. Thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop

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