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how can i use windows inbuilt encryption method

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saurabh kakkar
saurabh kakkar Original post #1
Feb 13, 2007 at 2:11 AM
hi
i have heard that windows have a inbuilt encryption method which it uses in
REMEMBER PASSWORD option

i want to know wheather it is possible to use windows encryption method
to encrypt my files ? if yes then HOW ?

Ii dont get any option to encrypt file when i right click it

PLZ tell
it_waaznt_me
it_waaznt_me #2
Feb 13, 2007 at 9:10 AM
You can use OMZiff for encrypting files.

The Windows Encryption works only on NTFS drives and if you move the file from NTFS to FAT drive, it loses encryption so its practically useless.