EFS

Certificate location

Current user\Personal\Certificates

A certificate without the private key can be used for Read-Only.

Export

Export with the private key, password-protected. Format is .pfx (password protected with private key).

Import

Auto | Default Location.

The certificate is generated upon first use.

Sharing across computers

If the key is installed with the private key prior to first use, this key is used.

Updated: 2026 Aug 19