Enable or Disable NTFS File Encryption in Windows
Learn how to turn on or off NTFS file encryption to protect sensitive data on your Windows PC. 🔒

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50 views • Nov 13, 2025

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Need to protect sensitive files on your Windows PC? NTFS file encryption is a built-in way to secure data by making it accessible only to authorized users. Whether you want to enable it for confidentiality or disable it for compatibility, managing NTFS encryption is critical for data protection. After the video, you’ll be able to enable or disable Windows NTFS file encryption depending on your needs.
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Chapters:
0:01 Introduction
0:33 What is NTFS File Encryption
1:05 How to Enable or Disable NTFS File Encryption
1:19 Method 1: Group Policy Editor (GPO)
2:10 Method 2: Command Prompt
2:38 Method 3: Services
3:14 Conclusion
#NTFSFileEncryption #WindowsSecurity
Read the full blog on How to Enable or Disable NTFS File Encryption in Windows - https://see.ninjaone.com/ujlY8
Subscribe to @@NinjaOne to learn more about how we automate the hardest parts of IT.
Chapters:
0:01 Introduction
0:33 What is NTFS File Encryption
1:05 How to Enable or Disable NTFS File Encryption
1:19 Method 1: Group Policy Editor (GPO)
2:10 Method 2: Command Prompt
2:38 Method 3: Services
3:14 Conclusion
#NTFSFileEncryption #WindowsSecurity
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Nov 13, 2025