Windows 10: Cant open Encrypted Files Though EFS Disabled and Blocker not activated

Hello,


I am stuck on this issue on my local PC , still couldn't find any resolution. All my files getting yellow pad lock . When try to open it it shows message that I don't have permissions to open it. Whereas , I have set permissions for everyone and working as admin . Already disabled EFS and no bit locker activated . When I send this file in email to attachment and downloads to other local account it opens and show no pad lock .


But when try to copy the file to different destination , it does not allow to copy shows error message that you don't have permissions. I am really stuck and searched all blogs and help . But still unable to resolve this matter. As I cant open these files which I need now













Pls help


Regards

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Win 10 pro EFS Encrypting File System Problem (Dell)

Hi,

Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

I suggest you to start the Encrypting File System (EFS) Service and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.
• Type services.msc and hit Enter.
• Search for Encrypting File System (EFS) Service.
• Double click on Encrypting File System (EFS) Service and click on
  Start button.
• Click on the dropdown list and set the Startup type to
  Automatic.

If the issue still persists then, I suggest you to post the same question in TechNet forum for further assistance with this issue. Follow the below link to post your question in TechNet forum.

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Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

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Confused about EFS encryption

EFS encryption has never been anything but trouble for me (and probably for most people), and I would love to be able to turn it off completely. I followed the steps on this page:
Disable Auto Encrypt Files Moved to EFS Encrypted Folders in Windows and I'm wondering how free I am from encryption now. The note says the system will still encrypt when copying files, and I'm only safe from encryption when moving files. I'm not sure if that means my system will continue to encrypt a file every time I copy it, or if I'll be free of the problem now. Could anyone please tell me in which circumstances my system will continue to encrypt my files? Thank you for your help!

 

Cannot open encrypted file after upgraded from windows 7 to windows 10

Hi,

I suggest you to refer steps suggested by Niranjan Manjhi on May 31, 2016 and check if that helps.

cannot open EFS encrypted files after upgrading to windows 10



Thank you.