How to deactivate the Encrypting File System (EFS) feature in Windows 11.
When you’re free to see the additional options right-click onEncrypting File Systemand chooseProperties.
When the window opens, confirm youre on theGeneral taband choose theNot DefinedorDont Allowoption.
Once youre done, youll need torestart your computerfor the changes to take effect.
Click onApply and Okto wrap up the window.
Youll need to kickstart your rig to apply the changes.
To enable it, you would need to change it to zero.
To open Services press theWindows +R keysand enterservices.mscand press enter.
Ensure that you press Apply, followed by Ok, to the changes can be saved.
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