To set up Maxtor Encryption and then enable Sync Encryption,
Step 1: Click Cancel in the Sync Options window.
Step 2: Click Security in the Command panel.
Step 3: Click Maxtor Encryption and follow the steps to set up an encrypted folder.
Step 4: Click Sync in the Command panel.
Step 5: Click Custom Sync and select your Sync folder and file-type settings.
Step 6: Set your Sync Rules and Copy & Replace Rules and select Sync Encryption.
Step 7: Click Finish.
Note: If you select Sync Encryption, all users must have your encryption password in order to
access synchronized folders on their computers.
Maxtor OneTouch IV
Figure 9:
Sync Options with Encryption Grayed Out
When you reach the Sync Options window, Sync Encryption is no longer grayed
out.
Your synchronized folders will now automatically be encrypted using the same
password you used to set up Maxtor Encryption.
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