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Group Policy made searchable

A free ADMX browser or comparison tool for IT administrators. Search policies, find registry keys, and see exactly what each setting writes to the Windows Registry. Or compare two GPO backups to see exactly what has changed between them.

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Do not automatically encrypt files moved to encrypted folders

This policy setting prevents File Explorer from encrypting files that are moved to an encrypted folder.

If you enable this policy setting, File Explorer will not automatically encrypt files that are moved to an encrypted folder.

If you disable or do not 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.

Registry Information

VendorMicrosoft
ProductEncrypt Fileson Move
CategorySystem
Applies toComputer Configuration
Supported onWin2k
Registry Key[HKLM]SoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer
Value NameNoEncryptOnMove
TypeREG_DWORD