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Is the notification legit? "Encrypted File System - Back up your file encryption certificate and key"

Anonymous
2020-02-23T23:08:31+00:00

This notification from "Encrypted File System" showed up today, and it looks off:

"Back up your file encryption certificate and key"

  1. What I don't like is the generic "Encrypted File System" instead of Bitlocker.
  2. The PC's drives have been encrypted with Bitlocker for years.
  3. I backed up the Bitlocker keys to my Microsoft account years ago.
  4. I recently checked and confirmed the keys are backed up.
  5. When I click on Backup to Removable media, it opens Certificate Export Wizard. I canceled at that point.

Why am getting this notification?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-02-24T05:25:28+00:00

    Yes, that is the dialog, and thank you for the link.

    I'm still a bit concerned, because I didn't know Encrypting File System was a thing, and yet it's active. I never heard of it before. I've been using this laptop for at least 5 years and suddenly this feature starts itself?

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-02-24T05:31:15+00:00

    I would turn off File Encryption if you never wanted it in the first place:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/77174-decry...

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/97782-enabl...

    I've seen a lot of lost files from Bitlocker being enabled without user's knowledge and it is disturbing. This is more limited but I'd still ensure that any files that are encrypted are decrypted before disabling it.

    If in doubt of any step ask Shawn Brink in his tutorial Comments section as he is the master of his tutorial subjects.

    I hope this helps.

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    Note: Linked tutorial is from Shawn Brink who is a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-02-23T23:19:10+00:00

    Hi Jay. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 years Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator here to help you.

    Is it this?

    If so then it's OK and explained more in the link:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/77225-backu...

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    Note: Linked tutorial is from Shawn Brink who is a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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