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.

Encryption Header

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.

Command Prompt Disable EFS Windows 11

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.

Local Security Policy disable EFS

For example, you might want to see whatAsymmetric Encryptionis andSymmetric Encryption.

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Read this helpful info to find out more.

Local Group Policy Editor disable EFS for Windows 11

Also, if youre a Bitwarden user, you might want to know how toupdate your Encryption key configs.

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