Encrypting File System (EFS)
Registry Name
EFSDescription
Provides the core file encryption technology used to store encrypted files on NTFS file system volumes. If this service is stopped or disabled, applications will be unable to access encrypted files.Default Status
StoppedDefault Startup Type
Manual (Trigger Start)Executable File Path
C:\WINDOWS\System32\lsass.exeDLL File Path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\efssvc.dllDependencies
The service depends on the following system components to function properly: System components that depend on this service to function properly:- None