Search for Encrypted files

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Mike P

How can I get a list of all encrypted files on my hard
drive. I'd like to unencrypt everything before joining a
domain.

Mike
 
You could try the CIPHER command.
This article has a description and download location.

315672 HOW TO: Use Cipher.exe to Overwrite Deleted Data in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=315672

cipher /U will touch each file and it will be displayed in the command
window.

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How can I get a list of all encrypted files on my hard
drive. I'd like to unencrypt everything before joining a
domain.

Mike

Before encrypting anything. Make sure you completely understand how EFS
works and what you need to decrypt your files.

Way to many people come in here after doing a reinstall or repair
install and can't access thier encrytped files because they never create
a recovery agent or backed up thier certificates. If you don't take
proper precautions, you can lose you data forever.

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David

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