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  1. Need EFS encryption enabled to access work remotely via a Forticlient VPN. Upgraded to Win...


    Please help! I need EFS encryption enabled to access work remotely via a Forticlient VPN. I have upgraded to Windows 11 Pro just to enable EFS and it still won't work. I changed the settings in Regedit and Services.msc as advised in previous threads, I supposedly have EFS automatically starting when I log in. But "Encrypt contents to secure data" is still grayed out on properties for all my apps, and my remote workspace won't let me log in until EFS encryption is active. My IT support for the VPN says they can't help until EFS is active.

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    Todd W Miller, Jan 15, 2025
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  2. Vaughn M. Win User

    Forticlient VPN doesn't connect in Windows 11

    Forticlient 6.4.7 and 7.0.2 have Windows 11 support now.

    Anything older is not support or tested.
    Installation requirements | Administration Guide

    1. Note VPN client settings & backup them up
    2. Remove Forticlient
    3. Check your computer hardware is supported in Windows 11 (mostly nic/wifi)
    4. Updated your NIC/WIFI Drivers for your hardware.
    5. Update nic/wifi firmware if possible
    6. Install Forticlient 6.4.7 or 7.0.2 or newer builds
    7. Configure your VPN connection from scratch/new profile.
     
    Vaughn M., Jan 15, 2025
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  3. FortiClient VPN javascript error occurred in the main process windows 11

    Hello Monica H-S,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I noticed that you said you can access Forticlient normally in a non-secure remote environment, so it's possible that you don't have access to Forticlient in a Secure Remote Worker environment.

    Please use the follow methods.

    • Select "Run as administrator" when open Forticlient program
    • Set the read/write permission of main.js file to "Full Control".
    If the above methods do not help you, I suggest you consult the developer of Forticlient to get help.

    In addition, the best place to get help is IT Pro Community, where is intended to support more advanced users such as yourself.

    If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.



    Best Regards,

    | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Lenka - MSFT, Jan 15, 2025
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  4. Need EFS encryption enabled to access work remotely via a Forticlient VPN. Upgraded to Win...

    EFS encryption

    Hi, my name is Kelly, and I'm an independent consultant and I'm here to help.

    I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble accessing your encrypted files after your motherboard died. Here are a few things you can try to regain access to your files:

    Try logging in with the same user account: If you can still access the Windows installation on the original hard drive, try logging in with the same user account that was used to encrypt the files. This may allow you to access the encrypted files.

    Use your EFS recovery agent: If you set up an EFS recovery agent when you encrypted the files, you may be able to use it to access the encrypted files. Check your EFS recovery agent certificate to see if you can use it to decrypt the files.

    Decrypt the files using a backup of your EFS certificate: If you have a backup of your EFS certificate, you may be able to use it to decrypt the files. To do this, you'll need to import the EFS certificate into the certificate store of the computer you're using to access the encrypted files.

    Contact a data recovery specialist: If you're unable to access your encrypted files using the above methods, you may need to contact a data recovery specialist who has experience with EFS encryption. They may be able to help you recover your encrypted files.

    Note that EFS encryption is tied to the user account that encrypted the files and the specific hardware that was used to perform the encryption. If you're unable to access the encrypted files using any of the above methods, it may not be possible to recover them.
     
    kelly Lopes1, Jan 15, 2025
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