| title | description | ms.date |
|---|---|---|
ADMX_EncryptFilesonMove Policy CSP |
Learn more about the ADMX_EncryptFilesonMove Area in Policy CSP. |
01/18/2024 |
[!INCLUDE ADMX-backed CSP tip]
| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ Device ❌ User |
✅ Pro ✅ Enterprise ✅ Education ✅ Windows SE ✅ IoT Enterprise / IoT Enterprise LTSC |
✅ Windows 10, version 2004 [10.0.19041.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 2009 [10.0.19042.1202] and later ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 [10.0.19043.1202] and later ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_EncryptFilesonMove/NoEncryptOnMove
This policy setting prevents File Explorer from encrypting files that are moved to an encrypted folder.
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If you enable this policy setting, File Explorer won't automatically encrypt files that are moved to an encrypted folder.
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If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, File Explorer automatically encrypts files that are moved to an encrypted folder.
This setting applies only to files moved within a volume. When files are moved to other volumes, or if you create a new file in an encrypted folder, File Explorer encrypts those files automatically.
Description framework properties:
| Property name | Property value |
|---|---|
| Format | chr (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
[!INCLUDE ADMX-backed policy note]
ADMX mapping:
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | NoEncryptOnMove |
| Friendly Name | Do not automatically encrypt files moved to encrypted folders |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | System |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer |
| Registry Value Name | NoEncryptOnMove |
| ADMX File Name | EncryptFilesonMove.admx |