I have my data files stored in d:\data, which is encrypted with EFS. My removable drive backups are all encrypted as well. Obviously, I don't use MS Backup for that, since it has no encryption. I felt reasonably secure until I learned about the data file copies that are created with each System Restore Point. These are the ones restored with "Restore Previous Versions" on the Explorer drop down menu. They are stored in the Volume Information folder.
Could these files be read by someone who got hold of my internal hard drive? If so, is there a way to encrypt these files? I do realize that these "previous versions" files are limited. It is not my whole data folder, just most recent changes and limited by the size I set for previous versions storage. Nonetheless, I am wondering if I should just turn of this Windows feature for security.
Windows 7 Ultimate
Could these files be read by someone who got hold of my internal hard drive? If so, is there a way to encrypt these files? I do realize that these "previous versions" files are limited. It is not my whole data folder, just most recent changes and limited by the size I set for previous versions storage. Nonetheless, I am wondering if I should just turn of this Windows feature for security.
Windows 7 Ultimate
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 10 Pro 64 bitIntel Core i5-3320M8 gb
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Panasonic Toughbook CF-SX2
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-3320M
- Memory
- 8 gb
- Hard Drives
- 500 GB ssd replaced OEM hard drive