Could ransomware be prevented by somehow disallowing/preventing encryption on your computer?

Disabling or preventing encryption on a system may not effectively mitigate the risk of ransomware, as encryption itself is not the root cause of ransomware attacks. Ransomware typically relies on various techniques to infiltrate systems and encrypt data for extortion. While encryption may be used by ransomware as a tool to lock files, disabling encryption could also impact legitimate operations and security measures in place. It is more effective to implement a combination of cybersecurity best practices, such as regular data backups, employee training, robust endpoint security, network segmentation, and keeping software up to date to help protect against ransomware attacks.