[KB8142] ESET Endpoint Encryption and ESET Full Disk Encryption Windows 11 FAQ

Solution

1. Does ESET Endpoint Encryption (EEE) / ESET Full Disk Encryption (EFDE) support Windows 11?
   Yes, all features of EEE and EFDE support Windows 11.
   
   
2. Can I upgrade to Windows 11 if my computer is encrypted with EEE/EFDE?
   Yes, users can upgrade through the Windows Update found in the Windows Settings Update & Security. Alternatively, users can manually install Windows 11 using the ISO file from Microsoft and the ESET Updater utility.
   
   

   Pre-boot authentication

   The computer may reboot several times during the Windows 11 installation. You will need to type your pre-boot login credentials each time the computer is rebooted. Users can suspend the pre-boot authentication screen temporarily to allow the Windows 11 installation to complete without needing to type in the credentials.

3. Will my encrypted data be accessible after upgrading to Windows 11?
   Yes, all encrypted data will remain intact and accessible after upgrading to Windows 11. ESET recommends backing up important data before performing major updates to operating systems.
   
   

   Encrypted folders

   Encrypted Folders stored on the Desktop will be automatically moved to C:\Windows.old\User\USERNAME\Desktop by the Windows 11 install wizard. 

4. Where is the ESET Endpoint Encryption context menu? 
   To configure your encrypted data, right-click inside a directory or on a file → Show more options to display the context menu.