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How to Decrypt Files and Folders

Encrypted files can only be decrypted using the private key that encrypted them.

Decrypt a file as follows:

1.

Right-click the folder and click Properties.

2.

On the General tab in the Properties dialog box, click Advanced.

3.

Clear the Encrypt contents to secure data dialog box.

4.

Click OK.

5.

Click OK again to confirm.

There will be a dialog box offering the option to just decrypt the folder, or to decrypt the folder and all of its contents.

Note: The Administrator has sufficient rights to decrypt all files that have been encrypted.


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