How to Start/Stop Encrypting File System (EFS) service
Service name: EFS
Display name: Encrypting File System (EFS)
Description:
Provides the core file encryption technology used to store encrypted files on NTFS file system volumes. If this service is stopped or
disabled, applications will be unable to access encrypted files.
Path to executable:
C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe
Services.msc:
This method shows you how to Start/Stop Encrypting File System (EFS) service from Services.msc
Please perform the following steps:
Please go to Start and click on the Search programs and files
Type services.msc and press Enter
Locate Encrypting File System (EFS) service observe his current status and open to make changes
From General tab you can Start/Stop and change the Startup type of Encrypting File System (EFS) service
To finish press ok button and close Services window