Password protecting a folder

It blocks out the encrypt option on every folder why would this be?

So the answer is no then?

Greeting Arif

What if the checkbox labeled "Encrypt contents to secure data." doesn't appear, what can I do?

Greetings, David! My name is Arif, and I will assist you today.

For Windows 11 built-in folder password protection, it is indeed possible. Please try the steps below:

1. Right-click on the folder you want to keep safe, and a menu will pop up. Choose "Properties" from that menu.
2. Inside the Properties window, look for the "Advanced" option and click on it.
3. You'll see a checkbox labeled "Encrypt contents to secure data." Tick that box, and then hit the "OK" button.
4. After you hit "Apply," a little window might show up asking if you want to back up your file. You can choose what you want to do, and then close the window.
5. If you're encrypting a whole folder, you might get asked if you want to password-protect all the folders inside it too. Just decide and click "OK."
6. Now, your folder is protected with a password linked to your account. You'll notice a little padlock symbol indicating this. Also, any new stuff you add to that folder will automatically be encrypted too.
7. Remember, these files are secured under your username and linked to your Windows account. They'll only stay protected if someone tries to access them with a different account on your computer. If someone gets into your account, though, this password protection won't do much.

For more information please visit the below article:

https://windowsreport.com/how-to-password-prote...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Warm Regards,

Arif

This is the usual problem with Microsoft advice..

What they describe does not apply to certain installations of their OS.