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1. Open Windows Explorer (Start/Programs/Accessories).

2. Navigate to then Right–click the file or folder that you want to encrypt, and then click Properties.

3. On the General tab, click Advanced.

4. Select the Encrypt contents to secure data check box.

Note: Files or folders that are compressed cannot also be encrypted. If you encrypt a compressed file or folder, that file or folder will be uncompressed.

If you have chosen to encrypt a single file, you can also choose to encrypt the folder that contains it. Select Encrypt the file and the parent folder in the Encryption Warning dialog window. All files created in the encrypted folder will now be automatically encrypted.

If you encrypt a folder instead of a single file, you can choose to encrypt all the contents of the folder as well.

To decrypt a file or folder

1. Open Windows Explorer (Start/Programs/Accessories).

2. Navigate to then Right–click the file or folder that you want to encrypt, and then click Properties.

3. On the General tab, click Advanced.

4. Clear the Encrypt contents to secure data check box.

When you decrypt a folder, you must decide whether to decrypt the folder only or to decrypt the folder and all files and subfolders contained in the folder. If you choose to decrypt the folder only, the files and subfolders within the folder remain encrypted. However, when you add new files and subfolders to the folder, they will not be automatically encrypted.

Remember, anyone who accesses your computer will also be able to access a decrypted file or folder.