Windows 10: EFS

Discus and support EFS in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I rebuilt a new PC and transfered my SSD which had my OS from my old system and put it in my new PC. I had another HDD which held all my data and it... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Brian.s7, Dec 31, 2020.

  1. BRIAN.S7
    Brian.s7 Win User

    EFS


    I rebuilt a new PC and transfered my SSD which had my OS from my old system and put it in my new PC. I had another HDD which held all my data and it was encrypted. However, I dycrypted it ,well at least I thought I had and then put it in my new PC. I went to access my data on my new PC and to my horror I discovered that the top level folders were unlocked but all the files within the folders had a lock against them. I have tried everything to unlock them but they will not. I am desperate because all my family photos and personal files are locked. Can you please please help.


    Kind regards


    Brian S

    :)
     
    Brian.s7, Dec 31, 2020
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  2. HARSHAVARDHAN RATHOD
    Harshavardhan Rathod Win User

    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.

    Technet forums

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

    Thank you.
     
    Harshavardhan Rathod, Dec 31, 2020
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  3. SARAHKONG
    SarahKong Win User
    EFS

    Ok that's good then.

    So when you get a moment do what i suggested by deleting the existing EFS cert and let me know how you make out.
     
    SarahKong, Dec 31, 2020
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  4. SMITTYCHAT.
    Smittychat. Win User

    EFS

    Smittychat., Dec 31, 2020
    #4
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