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Efs encrypt11/23/2023 ![]() Note: Similar to BitLocker, Windows EFS is only supported with the Pro and Enterprise versions of Windows 8.1, Windows 8 and Windows 7. Although the screenshots and steps below are taken from Windows 8, the steps are the same for Windows 7 and Windows XP. ![]() Very handy if you want to keep certain files or folders private – and because EFS is built-in seamlessly to Windows, you won’t even notice it most of the time. Although other users on the same computer might be able to see your files, they will be unable to open them – including Administrators. Once a file is encrypted using EFS, it can only be accessed by the Windows login that encrypted the file. Did you know Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1 include an easy to use and very secure encryption service that allows you to encrypt files and folders with just a few clicks? It’s called the Encrypted File Service or EFS. Years ago I wrote how to use EFS to encrypt files using automation and scripting however I never explained how to enable it the easy way - from the Windows Explorer Interface.īefore I review those steps however, here’s a brief summary on what EFS is and why you should enable it on sensitive or private files.ĮFS is a built-in Encryption service which is built into Windows since the days of Windows XP.
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