Windows 10: how to turn OFF EFS - Encrypting File System for files e folder

hello guys, i need some help here

i tryed these steps

1- with a new text file->proprieties->advanced->turn on crittography

2- now the file icon have a lock icon.

3- if a make a new text file or folder, are always locked(lock icon)

Is releated with EFS? i can i turn OFF this option, disable the efs service seem not working

i have win 10 pro

*Smile

:)

 

Windows 10 , How to Remove Padlock from file ?

The files appear to have been encrypted using the Windows Encrypting File System (EFS). You can try turning EFS off by right-clicking on a file, selecting "Properties" then "Advanced" on the "General" tab, and then unchecking "Encrypt contents to secure
data" in the next window.

 

group policy query

Hi

All versions of Windows include the Encrypting File System (EFS) component. This component allows you to encrypt any folder or file where you keep important information.

The following articles were written for Windows 7, but they work the same way in Windows 10.

Encrypt or decrypt a folder or file:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/encrypt-decrypt-folder-file#1TC=windows-7

Create a recovery certificate for encrypted files:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-encrypted-files-recovery-certificate#1TC=windows-7

Back up Encrypting File System (EFS) certificate:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-efs-certificate#1TC=windows-7

Regards

 

But before disabling it, enable the service and run this command to decrypt all the files:

cipher /d /s:C:\

Then run this and restart:

fsutil behavior set disableencryption 1
sc config EFS start= disabled

 

thanks for fast reply.

i followed your suggested steps, but there is a new problem.

When i try rename a file just created i receive erroe "files of folder not exit"

:\

 

That command decrypts only files on C drive, if you have them on other drives, you need to change it.

Start the service (EFS is already disabled, so it does not matter), rerun the command and try to rename the file.

sc config EFS start= demand
net start EFS
cipher /d /s:C:\

 

i created a new text file on my desktop after your suggsted steps

now i can't rename that file, i receive ""files of folder not exit"

 

Well in the worst case scenario, enable EFS back ON and restart. I guess you are not using bitlocker?!

fsutil behavior set disableencryption 1

 

i'm not using bitlocker.


i enable EFS back ON and restart
fsutil behavior set disableencryption 1

done.

the problem TO rename the file is only present if the is on desktop, if a create a new file on documents folder there is no problem.

edit: my Desktop folder is here: D:\Utenti\Alex\Desktop, Desktop folder has lock icon.



i tryed unlock Desktop folder with

sc config EFS start= demand
net start EFS
cipher /d /s:D:\Utenti\Alex\Desktop

but not work, the problem seem related deksktop locked folder. :\

 

Try to take ownership of the desktop folder.
Code: takeown /f "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop" /a /r /d y icacls "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop" /inheritance:r /grant:r AdministratorsOI)(CI)F /t /c[/quote]

 

@TairikuOkami

thanks a lot for your help. *Smile

I fixed the desktop lock folder. i move that folder in a new Desktop folder.

just a question:

- at default, EFS and disableencryption is on or off?

again thanks for your input *Smile

 

By default EFS is ON, but the user has to choose, what to encrypt, it does not encrypt files by itself (mostly).

Though some software/apps might use it, like 1Password does, to prevent other users from accessing its data.