Decrypt Files Windows 7
The is a component of the legendary NTFS (New Technology File System). It is available on Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional (Not Home Basic), Windows Server 2003 and newer operating system iterations from Microsoft. It enables transparent encryption and decryption of the files using advanced and yet complex cryptographic algorithms. People who do not have a proper cryptographic key, cannot read the encrypted data. Hence, this leads us to an advantage that, even if the data is physically possessed by the someone, if they are not authorized, they would not have a key and they will not be able to read the data.We have already seen. Now, let us just check out how to decrypt files that are encrypted with EFS. Decrypt EFS encrypted Files & Folders in WindowsWe will be taking a look at 2 methods to carry out this task.
Decrypt Files Windows 7
1: Using Advanced File Attributes from File PropertiesFirst of all, start by right-clicking on the encrypted file. Then select Properties.Now, after the Properties window is open, click on the button named Advanced in the Attributes section.Another window called Advanced Attributes will now open. Inside it, there will be a section of Compress or Encrypt Attributes. Uncheck the option that says Encrypt contents to secure data. Now, click on OK. It will now ask you if you want to make the requested changes to the folder only or to the folder, its subfolder and files as well. Make your choice and click on OK.Click on Apply and then click on OK.