Encrypting File System (EFS) (EFS)
Registry 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.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual (Trigger Start)
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\lsass.exe
DLL File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\efssvc.dll
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
- None
Log On As:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
None at this time