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Chapter 2.
Using the computer
Using the TPM Security Device
(Optional)
Using the TPM program
For more information about using the TPM program, refer to
the online help for the program.
Encrypting a fi le (folder)
This function enables encrypting fi les and folders. You can safely
protect documents through the Encrypt File System (EFS).
The Encrypt File System(EFS) function is supported by the
following operating systems.
Windows XP Professional
t
Windows Vista Business / Enterprise / Ultimate
t
Windows 7 Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate
t
1
Right-click over the folder (or fi le) to be encrypted, and select
Encrypt
from the pop-up menu.
2
If
the
Confi rm Attribute Changes window
appears, select
the range to apply the encryption to and click
OK
.
(This dialog box only appears when the folder is encrypted.)
If the current operating system is Windows 7 or Vista, the user
account control window appears. In this case, click
Continue
.
3
In
the
user authentication
window, enter the
Basic user
password
you entered when registering the user and click
OK
.
