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How to encrypt files and folders with EFS on Windows 10

No one is sure that every folder in your computer will always be safe, not accessed or viewed by others, especially for those who work in a complex environment or have to share a computer. So the effective solution in this case is to encrypt the directories. In this article, we will show you how to encrypt files using the familiar EFS tool.

You can refer to file encryption on Windows XP, Vista, 7 using EFS or on Windows 8 and 8.1 Pro.

Step 1:

Select the folder you want to encrypt, right-click and choose Properties and select Advanced .

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Step 2:

The table of Advanced Attibutes appears. Select Encrypt contents to secure data and click OK . Continue clicking OK as shown below.

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Step 3:

Immediately, the new message appears at the bottom right corner of the screen as shown. Click the arrow to access the Encrypting File System window.

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Step 4:

Select Back up now , the new window will appear then click Next as shown to continue.

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Step 5:

Check the Include all and Export all boxes and click Next .

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Step 6:

Check the Password box, enter the password for the wrong code and click Next .

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Step 7:

Select Browser to open the file storage location as shown below.

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Step 8:

Click Finish and OK to complete the encryption process.

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So if another person wants to use or access a certain file that has been encrypted, it is required to enter the established password.

Refer to the following article:

  1. Instructions for using TrueCrypt to encrypt sensitive documents
  1. Encrypt "track user" data in iPhone
  1. USB security encryption in Windows 8

I wish you all success!

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