diff --git a/windows/security/TOC.yml b/windows/security/TOC.yml index d605d2e4cc..c479c94205 100644 --- a/windows/security/TOC.yml +++ b/windows/security/TOC.yml @@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ - name: Personal Data Encryption (PDE) overview href: information-protection/personal-data-encryption/overview-pde.md - name: Personal Data Encryption (PDE) (FAQ) - href: information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.md + href: information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.yml - name: Configure Personal Data Encryption (PDE) in Intune href: information-protection/personal-data-encryption/configure-pde-in-intune.md - name: Configure S/MIME for Windows diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.md b/windows/security/information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.md deleted file mode 100644 index 00f774b64f..0000000000 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,55 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Personal Data Encryption (PDE) FAQ -description: Personal Data Encryption (PDE) FAQ - -author: frankroj -ms.author: frankroj -ms.reviewer: rafals -manager: aaroncz -ms.topic: how-to -ms.prod: windows-client -ms.technology: itpro-security -ms.localizationpriority: medium -ms.date: 09/22/2022 ---- - - - -# Personal Data Encryption (PDE) FAQ - -**Can PDE encrypt entire volumes or drives?**
-No. PDE only encrypts specified files. - -**Is PDE a replacement for BitLocker?**
-No. It's still recommended to encrypt all volumes with BitLocker Drive Encryption for increased security. - -**Can an IT admin specify which files should be encrypted?**
-Yes, but it can only be done using the [PDE APIs](/uwp/api/windows.security.dataprotection.userdataprotectionmanager). - -**Do I need to use OneDrive as my backup provider?**
-No. PDE doesn't have a requirement for a backup provider including OneDrive. However, backups are strongly recommended in case the encryption keys used by PDE are lost. OneDrive is a recommended backup provider. - -**What is the relation between Windows Hello for Business and PDE?**
-Windows Hello for Business unlocks PDE encryption keys during user sign on. - -**Can a file be encrypted with both PDE and EFS at the same time?**
-No. PDE and EFS are mutually exclusive. - -**Can PDE encrypted files be accessed after signing on via a Remote Desktop connection (RDP)?**
-No. Accessing PDE encrypted files over RDP isn't currently supported. - -**Can PDE encrypted files be access via a network share?**
-No. PDE encrypted files can only be accessed after signing on locally to Windows with Windows Hello for Business credentials. - -**How can it be determined if a file is encrypted with PDE?**
-Encrypted files will show a padlock on the file's icon. Additionally, `cipher.exe` can be used to show the encryption state of the file. - -**Can users manually encrypt and decrypt files with PDE?**
-Currently users can decrypt files manually but they can't encrypt files manually. - -**If a user signs into Windows with a password instead of Windows Hello for Business, will they be able to access their PDE encrypted files?**
-No. PDE encryption keys are protected Windows Hello for Business credentials and will only be unlocked when signing on with Windows Hello for Business PIN or biometrics. - -## See also -- [Personal Data Encryption (PDE)](overview-pde.md) -- [Configure Personal Data Encryption (PDE) polices in Intune](configure-pde-in-intune.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.yml b/windows/security/information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.yml index c0f9fc0568..478fc11b8d 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.yml +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/personal-data-encryption/faq-pde.yml @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ sections: answer: | No. Accessing PDE encrypted files over RDP isn't currently supported. - - question: Can PDE encrypted files be access via a network share? + - question: Can a PDE encrypted files be access via a network share? answer: | No. PDE encrypted files can only be accessed after signing on locally to Windows with Windows Hello for Business credentials.