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syntax: markdown
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tags: [tldr, windows]
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source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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---
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# cipher
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> Display or alter the encryption of directories and files on NTFS volumes.
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> More information: <https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/cipher>.
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- Display information about a specific encrypted file or directory:
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`cipher /c:{{path o ile_or_directory}}`
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- [e]ncrypt a file or directory (files added later to the directory are also encrypted as the directory is marked):
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`cipher /e:{{path o ile_or_directory}}`
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- [d]ecrypt a file or directory:
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`cipher /d:{{path o ile_or_directory}}`
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- Securely remove a file or directory:
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`cipher /w:{{path o ile_or_directory}}`
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