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---
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
---
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# Personal Data Encryption (PDE) FAQ
**Can PDE encrypt entire volumes or drives?** <br>
No. PDE only encrypts specified files.
**Is PDE a replacement for BitLocker?** <br>
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?** <br>
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?** <br>
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?** <br>
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?** <br>
No. PDE and EFS are mutually exclusive.
**Can PDE encrypted files be accessed after signing on via a Remote Desktop connection (RDP)?** <br>
No. Accessing PDE encrypted files over RDP isn't currently supported.
**Can PDE encrypted files be access via a network share?** <br>
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?** <br>
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?** <br>
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?** <br>
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)

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No. Accessing PDE encrypted files over RDP isn't currently supported. No. Accessing PDE encrypted files over RDP isn't currently supported.
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No. PDE encrypted files can only be accessed after signing on locally to Windows with Windows Hello for Business credentials. No. PDE encrypted files can only be accessed after signing on locally to Windows with Windows Hello for Business credentials.