Could not read source file because it is encrypted by NTFS

Error code

Product

Applies to

BA740

BackupAssist

For BackupAssist 10.4.2 or later.

Description

This error will occur if the backup job encounters a permissions issue with files that have NTFS encryption. A list of the effected files is shown in the backup report.

Resolution

Solution 1 - Use an System Protection backup for this data

Replace the current backup job with a System Protection job.

Solution 2 - Turn off NTFS encryption for the effected files or folders.

To remove the encryption:

  1. Right click the file or folder.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Select Advanced on the General tab.
  4. Deselect Encrypt contents to secure data.
  5. Select OK.

NTFS encryption

Last updated

Created

Further assistance

13th September 2018

13th September 2018

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