SP 53513: Enable Encrypting File System (EFS) in Windows

Symptom: When you attempt to use the Encrypting Files System (EFS) feature on a file or folder, an error message is displayed.
Error Message: “An error occurred applying attributes to the file: <filename>. This machine is disabled for file encryption.”
Resolution: Modify the system registry settings to enable the Encrypting File System (EFS) feature in Windows.
Category: General

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