Windows 10: Is there a way to batch decrypt all AES encrypted files/folders on your PC?

I have various 'green' AES encrypted files/folders scattered around my hard drives, and want to decrypt them all. I am the original user, so I can do it manually, folder by folder, but hoped there must be a quicker way? Am on Windows 7, moving to 10. Thanks,

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Windows 10 Encryption/Decryption of Folders/Files 'Certificate'

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

To understand the issue better, I suggest you to answer the below question.

• Were you able to Encrypt the data?
• Did you get any error message?
• What exact issue are you facing with Encryption and Decryption?

Note: The first time you encrypt a folder or file, an encryption certificate is automatically created. You should back up your encryption certificate.
If your certificate and key are lost or damaged and you don't have a backup,
you won't be able to use the files that you have encrypted.

Keep us posted to help you better.

 

Decrypt Encrypted Files and folders Backed up from Win 7 to Win 10

Hi Dania,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

Do you remember how did you encrypt those files in Windows 7?

I appreciate your efforts and time. Sorry to know that the issue persists.

If you have not tried decrypting using a encryption key, then I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

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

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Cannot decrypt folder but files and sub-folders contained do decrypt

I can encrypt a folder containing sub-folders and files then immediately attempt to decrypt this same folder. All of the files in this folder and its sub-folders are decrypted but this folder and its subfolders remain encrypted. Copying one of these just
decrypted files and pasting it directly back into the same folder causes it to become encrypted - it should because the folder is still encrypted. Pasting it into a folder that is not encrypted it remains unencrypted. The only way I have found to get the
contents of one of these stubbornly encrypted folders into an unencrypted folder is to create a new unencrypted folder with the similar name, move all of the contents into the new folder, delete the stubborn folder and adjust the name of the new folder. Not
convenient.

I would be very grateful for any suggestions. Thanks, Erv

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