password protect folders in Windows 10 Home

[ccpyue]

I tried your method to have password protect my folders in Windows 10 Home, but when come to ‘Encrypt contends to secure data’, it is in light grey color and won't allow me to select. Pls help.

 

[viveknayyar007]

Hello ccpyue

Can you please try this method instead?

It looks like Home Edition of any version of Windows doesn't offer file and folder level encryption.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!!