this machine is disabled for file encryption

If a machine is full disk encrypted then the FDE logins can be removed to prevent the machine from being able to be started using those credentials. It is possible to reactivate a machine in the future that has been deactivated to regain access to granular encrypted data if required.ĭisabling of a full disk encrypted system (Disable) On receiving the command the user will be logged out of their key-file, their key-file reset and the activation dialog will appear again as if they were a new user.

The command will be posted to the EEE cloud and processed by the client machine when it is connected to the Internet and the Windows user profile of the user in question is logged in.

Set the check box next to the warning Are you sure you want to deactivate this user?.Select the user to deactivate in the list of users.Select the Users branch or user sub team containing the user you wish to deactivate.To send a deactivate command follow the steps below: In order for the command to be received the target machine must be connected to the Internet and logged in to the Windows profile that contains the users key-file. Encrypted Files, Encrypted Folders, Encrypted Removable Media, Encrypted Emails etc.).īy using the deactivate command the users key-file will be deleted removing access to their copies of the encryption keys.

The encryption keys within a users key-file provide access to granular encrypted data (e.g.

These options are only available for Workstations that are under the management of an EEE Server.ĭeletion of encryption keys (Deactivation) This can be useful if a machine is lost or stolen. It is possible to use settings and commands from the ESET Endpoint Encryption Server (EEE Server) to disable access to data on a workstation.

This machine is disabled for file encryption