OneTouch 4 Maxtor Encryption - Decrypting Files/Folders in Windows

Flash and text tutorials for encrypting and decrypting files or folders.

There are many decrypt files / folders. Below are the OneTouch 4 and the steps necessary to decrypt your files / folders. This procedure assumes that you have turned on encryption.

Option 1 - Use the decrypt button
Note: Folders must be decrypted using this option.

  1. In the "Maxtor Encryption - Encryption folder " interface, select the file / folder, then click the decrypt button. "Select Destination Directory " window will appear on the screen.
  2. Select a destination folder and click decrypt button. The selected file / folder has been decrypted in the destination location.

Option 2 - Use drag and drop operation to decrypt

  1. In the "Maxtor Encryption - Encryption folder " interface, select the file.
  2. Drag and drop the selected files to their destination. Selected files have been decrypted in the selected destination.

OneTouch 4 Video Tutorial: Windows decrypt files / folders

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Click here to launch the Windows Vista video.

View Flash Guide
Click here to launch the Windows XP video.

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