Encrypted File System (EFS)

Windows 7 Service Details

Description:

New Service in Windows 7


Service Description:

Provides the core file encryption technology used to store encrypted files on NTFS file system volumes.


Consequences of Stopping:

If this service is stopped or disabled, applications will be unable to access encrypted files.
All services listed in 'Required For' will be unable to function


Depends on:

DCOM Server Process Launcher, Remote Procedure Call (RPC)


Required for:


None


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