Cipher Does Not Process Multiple Folders (229530)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q229530

SYMPTOMS

When you try to mark multiple folders for encryption using the Cipher.exe tool, only the last folder you specify is actually encrypted.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you try to use the /s: switch multiple times in a single command. Cipher.exe does not support using the /s: switch multiple times in a single command, and only encrypts the last folder if you use the /s: switch multiple times in a single command.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, do not try to use the /s: switch multiple times in a single command.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/21/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB229530
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