Windows 10: Unable to decrypt files encrpted by EFS

Discus and support Unable to decrypt files encrpted by EFS in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; hi am facing the problem unable to apply attributes/ unable to decrypt files error 0x80071771:specified file couldn't be decrypted please help in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by mettu srikanthreddy, Jul 16, 2020.

  1. METTU SRIKANTHREDDY
    mettu srikanthreddy Win User

    Unable to decrypt files encrpted by EFS


    hi am facing the problem unable to apply attributes/ unable to decrypt files error 0x80071771:specified file couldn't be decrypted

    please help in solving this issue.

    :)
     
    mettu srikanthreddy, Jul 16, 2020
    #1
  2. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User

    Decrypt Files and Folders with EFS in Windows 10


    Command:
    Code:
    Code:
    fsutil behavior set disableencryption 1
    Disabling EFS does not decrypt files, a user might want to decrypt them to be able to access them after reinstall.
    Code:
    Code:
    cipher /d /s:C:\
    Decrypt Files and Folders with EFS in Windows 10 Security System Tutorials
     
    TairikuOkami, Jul 16, 2020
    #2
  3. ERNIE SAN
    Ernie San Win User
    Decrypt files encrypted with efs system

    Hello,

    For better assistance, we recommend posting your concern to our IT Professionals on this
    link.

    Let us know if you have other concerns.

    Regards.
     
    Ernie San, Jul 16, 2020
    #3
  4. YASAK HAYAT
    Yasak Hayat Win User

    Unable to decrypt files encrpted by EFS

    Yasak Hayat, Jul 16, 2020
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