how to turn OFF EFS - Encrypting File System for files e folder

hello guys, i need some help here

i tryed these steps

1- with a new text file->proprieties->advanced->turn on crittography

2- now the file icon have a lock icon.

3- if a make a new text file or folder, are always locked(lock icon)

Is releated with EFS? i can i turn OFF this option, disable the efs service seem not working

i have win 10 pro

:)

thanks for fast reply.

i followed your suggested steps, but there is a new problem.

When i try rename a file just created i receive erroe "files of folder not exit"

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i created a new text file on my desktop after your suggsted steps

But before disabling it, enable the service and run this command to decrypt all the files:

cipher /d /s:C:\

Then run this and restart:

fsutil behavior set disableencryption 1
sc config EFS start= disabled

now i can't rename that file, i receive ""files of folder not exit"

i'm not using bitlocker.


i enable EFS back ON and restart
fsutil behavior set disableencryption 1

done.

the problem TO rename the file is only present if the is on desktop, if a create a new file on documents folder there is no problem.

edit: my Desktop folder is here: D:\Utenti\Alex\Desktop, Desktop folder has lock icon.



i tryed unlock Desktop folder with

sc config EFS start= demand
net start EFS
cipher /d /s:D:\Utenti\Alex\Desktop

but not work, the problem seem related deksktop locked folder. :\

@TairikuOkami

thanks a lot for your help. :)

I fixed the desktop lock folder. i move that folder in a new Desktop folder.

just a question:

- at default, EFS and disableencryption is on or off?

again thanks for your input :)