Solved What does it mean when I set encryption attribute ?

William654

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• May 12, 2022

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Can this prevent file get opened if the user has no original admin pass ? what if another user with same computer ? malwares can open it ?

 

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• May 12, 2022

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The video at the link below should answer your question;

PS If you have no concerns regarding the security benefits provided by encryption, don't use it.

 

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• May 12, 2022

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Hello William,

In addition:

Encrypt Files and Folders with EFS in Windows 10

How to Encrypt Files and Folders with Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows 10

www.tenforums.com

 

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