How to encrypt .txt file


  1. Posts : 126
    Windows 7
       #1

    How to encrypt .txt file


    I wanted to encrypt a single text file.
    So I right clicked Details > Advanced
    checked the bottom encrypt option- Compress option left blank
    "Details" button greyed out!

    Not that I need it, but Details button also greyed out when selecting Compress instead.

    Anyone got an idea how to handle this?
    Don't really want to buy a big encryption program...

    Windows 7 Ultimate, Dutch

    Thanks
    Barend
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  2. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #2

    Why do you need Details? Just select the encrypt check box and hit ok.
    After the file is encrypted then you can open Details.
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  3. Posts : 126
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    But then I enter a very complicated world indeed.
    I was hoping to be able to set a simple password to decrypt, but MS being MS that was perhaps too much to ask.
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  4. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #4

    The builtin encryption is tied to your account and its password. Don't let anyone use your account or give out your password and your file would be safe. But of course the major problem, you don't trust the people in your house. If that is the case, don't use a shared computer to hold private things or use an account that is shared.

    Encrypt or Decrypt a Folder or File
    Last edited by Brink; 23 Feb 2013 at 11:21. Reason: added tutorial link for more info
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