Encrypting folders and files is a way to protect them from unwanted access. Encrypting File System (EFS) is a feature of Windows that allows you to store information on your hard disk in an encrypted format. Encryption is the strongest protection that Windows provides to help you keep your information secure.
To encrypt a folder or file
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Right-click the folder or file you want to encrypt, and then click Properties.
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Click the General tab, and then click Advanced.
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Select the Encrypt contents to secure data check box, and then click OK.
NoteThe first time you encrypt a folder or file, you should back up your encryption certificate. If your certificate and key are lost or damaged and you do not have a backup, you won't be able to use the files that you have encrypted.
To decrypt a folder or file
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Right-click the folder or file you want to decrypt, and then click Properties.
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Click the General tab, and then click Advanced.
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Clear the Encrypt contents to secure data check box, and then click OK.
A digital document that verifies the identity of a person or indicates the security of a website. Certificates are issued by trusted companies known as Certification Authorities.
Encryption
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Encryption
A way to enhance the security of a message or file by scrambling the contents so that it can be read only by someone who has the appropriate key to unscramble it.
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