Opening An Encryption Folder; Decrypting Files And Folders - Seagate FreeAgent Desk 1.5TB User Manual

Managing Security

Opening an Encryption folder

To open an Encryption folder,
Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel.
Step 2: Select your drive.
Step 3: Click Security in the Command panel.
Step 4: Click Encryption in the Security window.
Step 5: Click Open Encryption folder.
Step 6: Enter your password and click OK.
After you open your Encryption folder on the first computer and user account with which
Note:
you use Seagate Manager, it will be saved on that computer so that will never need to
enter it again. When opening your Encryption folder from another computer or user
account, however, you will need to enter your password.

Decrypting Files and Folders

To decrypt files or folders and move them out of your Encryption folder,
Step 1: Select the items to be decrypted in the Encryption folder and click Decrypt in the
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The Security window opens.
The Manage Encryption window opens.
The Unlock Folder window opens.
Your Encryption folder opens.
toolbar.
Figure 11: Encryption folder - Decrypt Folder
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