Guide to Encrypt Files and Folders in Windows 11 & Windows 10

Step by step instructions on how to use EFS or Encrypting File System to encrypt your files and folders in Windows 10 or Windows 11 to protect them from illicit access and how to regain access using the encryption certificate (Personal Information Exchange Certificate) Amazon tech deals: https://amzn.to/3VgqUU8 Amazon links are affiliate links. I gain a small percentage at no cost to you if you make a purchase. ✅ Subscribe, it really helps: https://www.youtube.com/knowledgesharingtech?sub_confirmation=1 Important notes 1- Do not loose the encryption certificate nor its password and keep them in a safe place 2- Do not share the certificate nor the password with anyone Chapters Use EFS to encrypt your data in Windows 10 00:00 Intro 01:18 What is EFS and why to encrypt you files 01:02 Demo of data vulnerability if not encrypted 01:50 Encrypting folder and files 02:47 Backing up the encryption certificate 04:26 Configure folder view to display encrypted data in color 05:33 Demo on how the encrypted data is no longer accessible by the admin 06:33 How to decrypt the data 07:35 What happens if someone resets your password forcibly 09:20 Re-importing the certificate to regain access to encrypted data 11:03 Testing after certificate re-import 11:16 Final important notes and thanks Follow me on: My websites: https://knowledgesharingtech.com/ https://tripleewebdesigns.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowledgesharingtech Twitter: https://twitter.com/KnowledgeShari6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowledge_sharing_tech Disclaimer Use the instructions in this video at your own risk. We are not responsible for any data loss or other damages that may occur