cipher
Display or alter the encryption of directories and files on NTFS volumes. More information: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/cipher.
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Display information about a specific encrypted file or directory:
cipher /c:{{path\to\file_or_directory}}
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[e]ncrypt a file or directory (files added later to the directory are also encrypted as the directory is marked):
cipher /e:{{path\to\file_or_directory}}
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[d]ecrypt a file or directory:
cipher /d:{{path\to\file_or_directory}}
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Securely remove a file or directory:
cipher /w:{{path\to\file_or_directory}}
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