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Old 09-19-2008   #1 (permalink)


Windows Vista™ Ultimate x64
 
 

Questions on MS built in file encryption system.

Ok, I was wondering. . . Can another admin decrypt the files you have encrypted?

How secure actuly is it?

Thanks

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Old 09-21-2008   #2 (permalink)


Vista Ultimate X64 SP2
 
 

Re: Questions on MS built in file encryption system.

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by Fmjc001 View Post
Ok, I was wondering. . . Can another admin decrypt the files you have encrypted?

How secure actuly is it?

Thanks
NO.
The EFS encryption key is tied to the user account that creates it.
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