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inaccessible files
About this tag
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.
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...