The Encrypting File System (EFS) feature is a feature available in Windows that provides encryption at the file system level. With this feature, files are transparently encrypted to protect confidential data from attackers who have physical access to the PC, thus protecting the data. The Encrypting File System (EFS) feature is available on nearly all versions of Windows that are currently running. But some users may find this Windows good deal to be a rude interrupt and may simply want to disable this feature. If so, you could follow the 3 methods we have explained in detail. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started, okay?
Method 1: disable EFS using command prompt
STEP 1 - Open Symbol of the system in administrator mode. For this, start writing cmd in the Windows search box and when Symbol of the system appears in the search results, right-click on it and click Run as administrator option.
STEP 2 - VIA deactivate Encrypting File System (EFS) function, copy and paste the following command into the file Symbol of the system and press the Enter key.
fsutil behavior set disableencryption 1
STEP 3 - If you want to enable the Encrypting File System (EFS) function, then copy and paste the specified command into the file Symbol of the system and press the Enter key.
fsutil behavior set disableencryption 0
Method 2: disable EFS by editing registry editors
STEP 1 - print WIN + R keys together to open the file run the dialog box. When it opens, type regedit and press the Enter key.
STEP 2 - il Registry Editor the window opens. Then go to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionEFS
Refer to the screenshot below and make sure the path is correct. Look for a called entry EfsConfiguration in the right window pane corresponding to the file SAI key. If there is no entry, right-click anywhere in the right window pane, then click New and then in Valore DWORD (32 bit).
STEP 3 - Name the newly created DWORD value EfsConfiguration.
STEP 4 - Double-click the newly created DWORD to edit it Valuable data. FOR deactivate the EFS function, enter 1 a Valuable data field as shown in the following screenshot.
STEP 5 - VIA to enable the EFS function, enter 0 a Valuable data field as shown.
Method 3: disable EFS via services
STEP 1 - print WIN + R keys together to open the file run the dialog box. When it opens, type services.msc and press the Enter key.
STEP 2 - A new window called Services opens. Scroll down and search for the entry by name File System Encryption (EFS) .
STEP 3 - Double click on the file File System Encryption (EFS) registration. To choose Disabled in the drop-down menu associated with the file Start type option. Beaten up To apply and then on the OK buttons. That is.
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