Encrypting and Sharing Encrypted Files

Right click the file or folder to be encrypted. Select Properties. Select Advanced. Select Encrypt contents to secure data. Click OK.

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The file is now encrypted, note the green lettering; this identifies all encrypted files.

Sharing Encrypted Files

Right Click the encrypted file to be shared. Select Properties. Select Advanced. Click Details. Click Add. Select the user’s certificate and click OK. User has been added, click OK.