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This tag covers issues where files become inaccessible after decompression or encryption events on Windows systems. A common scenario involves decompressing a hard drive on Windows Server 2008 R2, which can leave .pdf, .docx, and .xlsx files with an .encryption extension, preventing access. The content focuses on troubleshooting file access problems related to compression settings and encryption artifacts in a small office network environment with Windows clients and servers.
  1. Danarus

    Windows 8 After HDD decompression many .pdf .docx. .xlsx files have .encryption after them and cannot be acces

    Server OS: Windows Server 2008 R2 64-Bit Client System: Windows 8.1 64-Bit We operate a small office setup with a server and about 8 clients. The network drives we access have always been compressed: under HDD Properties>General Tab: 'Compress this drive to save disk space' is checked...
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    • administrative backup client-server compression data recovery drive properties encryption file access file extensions file format files hdd inaccessible files myob network drive office environment office setup technical issues windows 8.1 windows server
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support