Windows 7 Encrypt A Folder On Desktop

[Deafkid88]

Hi, I'm new to this. Just got my Dell Inspiron 1545 on Dec. 3rd from dell.com.. Love It but I'm trying to find out how to Encrypt a folder that I put onto my Desktop home page.. I read up and went to right click, props & advance & click the 4th box which says encrypt content to secure data but the box will not allow me to check mark it, it's dim.. I have two current boxes checked and 1 Unchecked.. I've checked & unchecked them and the dim-lighted box still wont allow me to check it? any help here please? Thanks

all inputs is really appreciated..​

 

[Mitchell_A]

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I'd recommend using this freeware program instead.
It'll get the job done.

 

[Tepid]

Truecrypt is good.

TrueCrypt - Free Open-Source On-The-Fly Disk Encryption Software for Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X and Linux - Downloads

 

[Trouble]

Could you tell us what version of Windows 7 you are running. It seems that EFS (Encrypted File System) service is not available on some down level versions and perhaps you would need to upgrade to Win 7 pro, enterprise or ultimate.

 

[Deafkid88]

64-bits & thanks

 

[Tepid]

He meant if you are running Windows Home, Home Premium, Pro or Ultimate.

 

[Mitchell_A]

My mistake.