[KB8030] Error "The text could not be decrypted because it is not a supported or valid format" in ESET Endpoint Encryption Reader from Outlook

Issue

ESET Endpoint Encryption (EEE) Client and EEE Server are separate products from ESET Full Disk Encryption (EFDE)

The article below applies only to the EEE Client or EEE Server and not EFDE.

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Details

The encrypted file is a bundle file. Bundle files are currently not supported in DESlock+ Reader (v1.1 and earlier).

Solution

Disable Mobile device compatibility in Outlook

The sender must disable Mobile device compatibility in the EEE Outlook add-in.
 
  1. Open Outlook. Click the ESET Endpoint Encryption tab, and click Options
Figure 1-1
  1. Deselect the check box next to Mobile device compatibility and click OK.
Figure 1-2

Disable Mobile device compatibility in EEE Workstation Policy

Update the sender's Workstation Policy setting.

  1. Log in to the EEE server.

  2. Click Workstations.

  3. Click Workstation Policy

  4. Click Mobile device compatibility and click Change Setting.

  5. Select Forced off or User changeable, defaults Off and click OK.
Figure 2-1
  1. Update the Workstation Policy for the affected users.
Resend the email

After the policy is updated, the user will need to resend the email again.