If you should probably index encrypted files in Windows 10, you should read the following content carefully.

Yet, it fails to help you find files you need if those files are encrypted by BitLocker.

Otherwise, you may receive a yellow security warning saying that itCannot verify data security.

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Step 2: then, you should go for the appropriate listing (for instance, Users folder).

After that, c’mon select theAdvancedbutton below.

Next, kindly checkIndex encrypted filesoption under the File prefs area.

select the folder and click on Advanced

At last, press theOKbutton to confirm your selection.

Step 1: call the Run utility by pressing Win+R or by other ways you prefer.

throw in regedit and pressEnter.

check Index encrypted files and click on OK

Click onYesbutton in the pop-up window to allow access.

Sometimes, you may fail to find the Windows Search folder.

In this case, you may right hit theWindowsfolderto chooseNewfrom the context menu and chooseKeyfrom the sub menu.

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Then, rename it asWindows Search.

Step 3: now, select theWindows Searchfolder and right choose the blank area from the right pane.

Then, chooseNewandDWORD (32-bit) Valuein order.

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Rename the value asAllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItemsand right choose it to change the value to be 1.

After that, hit the OKbuttonto enable indexing encrypted files.

Now, you should check the Enabled option and press the OK button to add encrypted files to index.

Also, if you’re gonna wanna remove the encrypted files, you should select Disable.

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