Re: ENCRYPTION!?!?!

Just curious, if you know how to use EFS (Encrypted File System), why are
you asking?

Windows XP Home or Pro?
Windows XP Home does not support EFS.

Do you have NTFS and not FAT 32 file system?
http://aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.htm

Have you disabled Simple File Sharing?
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

EFS is a good way to permanently lose data if not used properly.
See the links near the bottom of this screen for information on how to
prevent data loss with EFS:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/encrypt.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"solardan" <firepower22@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:317568B5-1A9E-4AC6-983C-F6A9ACE31931@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
right
slight problem
i know how to use the encyption files
HOWEVER when i go onto a file and click on properties, advanced, the box
which says 'encrypt contents to protect data', its NOT clickable
does anyone know how to get past this, becuase i need to encyrpt some
files
many thanks if someone repplies

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xx solardan xx


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