Finding encrypted files and folders under Windows XP

Question

I have a number of folders on my hard disk drive that have been encrypted using the built-in Windows XP folder encryption.

How can I get a list of all of the locations that have been encrypted? Search doesn't seem to have an option for it.

Answer 1

How can I find all the encrypted files in Windows XP?

You can use any of the following 3 methods to locate encrypted files:

1. Use the CIPHER command.

2. Change the color that Windows Explorer uses to display the files:

Double-click My Computer and use Tools / Folder Options.

Select the View tab.

Check the Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color box and press OK.

3. Have Windows Explorer display the Attributes column:

Double-click My Computer and press the View menu.

Select Details and press Choose Details.

Check the items that you want to see, including Attributes, and press OK.

NOTE: You can use Tools / Folder Options / View to Apply to All Folders.

Source

... or do yourself a big favour and get Total Commander as suggested by Nik. :)

Answer 2

According to this other answer, Total Commander is able to search for encrypted folders:

Commands > Search > Genaral tab

search for: *.* and select the drive(s)

open the Advanced tab, check Attributes and clear all boxes except Encrypted

hit Start Search