How do I search encrypted data?

Can you search encrypted data?

The most basic approach to searching through encrypted data is to download the data to the client's computer, decrypt it locally, and then search for the desired results in the plaintext data. For many reasons, this approach is neither practical nor scalable due to the possible significant data size.

How do I decrypt encrypted data?

Manually decrypting selected folders1Right-click on the folder to be decrypted.2From the menu options, click Properties.3On the Properties page, click Advanced (located just above OK and Cancel).4Uncheck the box for the option, Encrypt contents to secure data.5Click Apply.

Can you recover encrypted data?

Depending on your computer's encryption software, you may be able to retrieve data by transferring the original drive's security certificate to another drive, allowing for appropriate decryption with Encrypting File System (EFS) and some other encryption technologies.

How do I read encrypted codes?

How to Read Encrypted Text Messages Through Textpad1Launch TextPad and open the encrypted message in the program.2Select the entire text of the message by pressing the "Ctrl-A" keys. ... 3Open the appropriate encryption software. ... 4Enter the passphrase or password that was originally used to encrypt the message.