Windows 10: Windows 10 Pro - EFS Key Backup Prompt Not Appearing

Discus and support Windows 10 Pro - EFS Key Backup Prompt Not Appearing in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi there, I have been trying to encrypt a folder on my PC and have checked the box to "Encrypt contents to secure data" however the message that says... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by 101AustinTech, May 1, 2021.

  1. 101AUSTINTECH
    101AustinTech Win User

    Windows 10 Pro - EFS Key Backup Prompt Not Appearing


    Hi there, I have been trying to encrypt a folder on my PC and have checked the box to "Encrypt contents to secure data" however the message that says to backup your key now is not popping up? Every help article I have read indicates that the backup key should pop up.

    :)
     
    101AustinTech, May 1, 2021
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  2. DAVIDLEWIS111
    DavidLewis111 Win User

    EFS Backup keys

    Will the EFS backup keys created on Windows 7 still work once the PC is upgraded to Windows 10?
     
    DavidLewis111, May 1, 2021
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  3. DAVIDLEWIS111
    DavidLewis111 Win User
    EFS Backup keys

    Thanks BullDogXX

    I performed a full encrypted backup just in case but there was no problem. Now I need to know if the previous backup EFS certificate is still good. I was going to back them up again under Windows 10 but when I follow the recommended procedure...

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    and try to expert the private key, the option is greyed out out and the message says the private key is marked as non exportable.
     
    DavidLewis111, May 1, 2021
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  4. DESK77
    desk77 Win User

    Windows 10 Pro - EFS Key Backup Prompt Not Appearing

    Backup the EFS encryption key file

    My IT support staff told me that it doesn't depend on them. So why did those message start to appear?
    Anyway, do you think I should make a copy of certificates on a external storage or try to decrypt all files?
     
    desk77, May 1, 2021
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