Specifications

Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Client Software
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The About Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders… option displays the
configuration data for the Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders client in a separate
window. The details of this window are presented later in this guide.
The Unload all keys option enables users to close all the keys that have been opened
to access data, thus securing (locking) the system.
The Endpoint Encryption Recovery option allows the user to recover lost Endpoint
Encryption passwords.
The Synchronize option opens a communication with the Endpoint Encryption Server
in order to retrieve the latest policy from the Object Directory.
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Limitations in Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders
Compressed files
Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders cannot encrypt files that are compressed
with the built-in file compression in the Windows operating system. This is due to the
format and design of this Windows function.
Consequently, files compressed by Windows will first be decompressed before
encryption with Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders. After encryption, the file will
not be re-compressed. Nor will it be re-compressed after decryption.
However, files compressed with third party compression software, e.g. WinZip, can be
encrypted as is, i.e. without any decompression. Note, however, that the compressed
file needs to be encrypted in order protect its content.