The grayed out "Encrypt contents to secure data" option usually indicates that the feature is not available on your device. In Windows 11 Home, you can use the device encryption feature to encrypt your files and folders. Here's how to turn on device encryption: Press the Windows key + I to open Settings. Click on "System". Select "About". More @Wikipedia
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