Re: File encryption

From: aaron (alklink@bellsouth.com)
Date: 12/31/02


From: "aaron" <alklink@bellsouth.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 13:19:33 -0800

that is the main problem. if you have encrypted files and
have a problem with the os and have to do a recover or
repair alot of times you cant get back into the files.
>-----Original Message-----
>Just out of curiosity, what problems have you encountered
with EFS (other
>than people not backing up their keys)?
>
> --- Jeff
>
>"aaron" <alklink@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>news:053d01c2b0fc$3adb6860$8df82ecf@TK2MSFTNGXA02...
>> are you using ntfs file system? also i would stay away
>> with the encryption in xp, alot of problems.
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >I have XP home, but cannot encrypt files as i used to
>> >with Win 98. Is is possible or do i need more software?
>> >
>> >This is of particular concern following msofts update
>> >which advised users can access your files and folders.
>> >
>> >Dav
>> >.
>> >
>
>
>.
>



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