Christopher Schene
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Encrypting Windows 7 directories: general questions
I notice that when I encrypt a windows directory it does not ask me for key.
1) So, where to I find the key?
2) I assume I need to store the key on the cloud or some other place to use it for recovery
3) If I copy an encrypted directory or file to another location does it maintain the encryption or is the copy encrypted?
4) How do I restore an encrypted file or directory in the event I need to restore?
Thanks,
Chris
1) So, where to I find the key?
2) I assume I need to store the key on the cloud or some other place to use it for recovery
3) If I copy an encrypted directory or file to another location does it maintain the encryption or is the copy encrypted?
4) How do I restore an encrypted file or directory in the event I need to restore?
Thanks,
Chris
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"A change in the operating system (upgrade/reinstall) will create new keys and make these files inaccessible."
Ouch! I have had to reinstall the OS twice since I have had this laptop: So I would not have been able to decode my data?
If that is the case, I'll need an alternative the MS approach.
This is an interesting link: http://lifehacker.com/five-best-file-encryption-tools-5677725
I hear 7-zip is a decent encryption tool.
Ouch! I have had to reinstall the OS twice since I have had this laptop: So I would not have been able to decode my data?
If that is the case, I'll need an alternative the MS approach.
This is an interesting link: http://lifehacker.com/five-best-file-encryption-tools-5677725
I hear 7-zip is a decent encryption tool.
EFS bit me once and once bit twice shy
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Would you please elaborate? Is it likely I will have unrecoverable files?
I was thinking of storing the key on Dropbox and a removable media in both cases in password encrypted zip files AND in my sent email folder as well (so it will also be on the cloud).