Re: EFS algorithm

In article <21EA4D36-F92F-4F46-B591-AFC49400DDE1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Ueli@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
Hi,
which common algorithm can be used in a windows 2000, XP and 2003
environment for efs, assuming that on all os' the latest service pack is
applied and on the w2K the high encryption pack is installed? I've found some
on the Internet saying desx and others 3des.

Thanks and regards
Ueli

There is no common algorithm, as the encryption algorithm used is
determined by the OS. If you are planning to do multiple boot, you
basically cannot share EFS encrypted files between the builds, even if
you import EFS certificates

Here are the list of algorithms:
Windows 2000: DESX
Windows XP and Server 2003 base: 3DES
Windows XP with SP2 (may be SP1): AES
Windows Server 2003 with SP1: AES

Brian
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