Windows XP Folder/File Encryption

[Charlie]

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How secure is Windows XP file encryption? Can a file be unencrypted or
accessed if it is removed from the machine where it was encrypted? Is it
worth doing for highly sensitive files?

 

[Guest]

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Charlie;
Only you can answer if it is worth doing.
No one else is familiar with your situation.

EFS is very secure if properly used.
If a file is removed and the encryption keys are not available, the data is
safe.
If improperly used, there is a good chance you will permanently lose your
own data.

See the links near the bottom of this page for more information about EFS:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/encrypt.htm

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Charlie" <Charlie@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:5CeAe.3634$B52.1497@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com...
> How secure is Windows XP file encryption? Can a file be unencrypted or
> accessed if it is removed from the machine where it was encrypted? Is it
> worth doing for highly sensitive files?