Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro 64Bit has encrypted my files using EFS and can no longe

Hello,

I have found that some files on an external backup drive have all been encrypted using EFS which I never wanted! Windows 10 Pro 64 bit seems to have done this and I have no idea how.

I recently decided on a fresh install of Windows 10 using recovery drive on my Laptop. I have a HP Envy laptop (ah0003na), Bit locker was enabled on a full drive encryption but I don't suspect Bit locker would have done this?When I have previously copied files to the external HDD I use robocopy, this has always worked fine and I could use the files on different PCS, but for some reason yesterday it ended up encrypting a bunch of files and I can no longer access them I copied some manually and some using robocopy, I have no recovery key for EFS, I do have the Bit locker recovery key.

My new installation does not have Bitlocker enabled, is there anyway to get these files backup. How have these files become encrypted?

Every file has a padlock icon on it.

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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.

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

Thank you.

 

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