Algorithms Used By Windows Version
Windows EFS supports a range of symmetric encryption algorithms, depending on the version of Windows in use when the files are encrypted:
| Operating system | Default algorithm | Other algorithms |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 2000 | DESX | (none) |
| Windows XP RTM | DESX | Triple DES |
| Windows XP SP1 | AES | Triple DES, DESX |
| Windows Server 2003 | AES | Triple DES, DESX |
| Windows Vista | AES | Triple DES, DESX |
| Windows Server 2008 | AES | Triple DES, DESX (?) |
| Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Mixed (AES, SHA, and ECC) | Triple DES, DESX |
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