EncrypIT is meant to help utilize the Encryption File System (EFS), a more simplified process while enhancing its use.

EncrypIT will permit you to quickly and easily backup an EFS certificate to a PFX file. It is also capable of quickly and easily encrypting a file or directory using the Encrypting File System (EFS) while also granting access to other users in the domain.

The instructions are simple, as shown below.

You can verify whether or not EFS is enabled by issuing the below command.

If ((Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\EFS' -Name "EfsConfiguration" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) -eq 1) { Write-Output "EFS is Disabled" } Else { Write-Output "EFS is Enabled" }

There are also step-by-step guides for EncrypIT's usage.

How To Encrypt a File or Directory

Open the application

Drag and Drop a file(s) or folder(s) from File Explorer into the top white area of the application.

Tick the "Recursive" button to encrypt the contents of any selected folders

Click the "Encrypt" button. The file(s) are now encrypted using EFS and can only be accessed by the user who performed the encryption.

How To Decrypt a File or Directory

Open the application

Drag and Drop a file(s) or folder(s) from File Explorer into the top white area of the application.

Tick the "Recursive" button to decrypt the contents of any selected folders

Click the "Decrypt" button

The file(s) you defined are now decrypted and can be accessed by anyone with appropriate NTFS permissions.

How to Grant a Domain User Access

Open the application

Drag and Drop a file(s) or folder(s) from File Explorer into the top white area of the application.

Enter a person's email into the smaller text box. Put each new email address on a new line.

Click the "Grant Access" button

How to Revoke a Domain Users Access

Open the application

Drag and Drop a file(s) or folder(s) from File Explorer into the top white area of the application.

Enter a person's username into the smaller text box. Put each new email address on a new line.

Click the "Revoke Access" button

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