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Can I encrypt and decrypt folders using my fingerprint?
Yes, this can be done with the assistance of the Client Security Software. The security policy for file encryption/decryption must be set to fingerprint authentication. See the Client Security Software Administrator and User Guide on the next page for further details.

To configure and use fingerprint authentication to encrypt and decrypt files:

1. Install the Client Security Software.
2. In the Microsoft Windows control panel, open Embedded Security Subsystem.
3. Enter your administrator password.
4. Click Configure Application Support and Policies.
5. Click Application Policy.
6. Click Edit Policy.
7. Enter your administrator password.
8. Click Action, then select File and Folder Protection from the pop-list that is now available.
9. Click the Authentication Elements tab.
10. In the Fingerprint Selection section, check Required.
11. In the Passphrase Selection section, uncheck the Required box. The Fingerprint Reuse pop-list can now be used to set a specific fingerprint reuse policy. Review the available options and choose which one best meets your needs.
12. Click Ok.
13. In the pop-up dialogue box, click Browse, then locate and select your private key (private1.key) file.
14. Click Open.
15. Click OK.
16. Click Close.
17. Click OK.
18. Click Exit.
19. Right-click a file or folder. An option to "Encrypt this file" will display when any non-encrypted file is selected. A "Decrypt this file" option will be displayed in its place when selecting an encrypted file. You be prompted to supply your fingerprint when encrypting and decrypting files and folders, within the requirement chosen in the Fingerprint Reuse pop-list box.