Converting File Encryption Devices to Media Encryption

You can easily convert storage devices that were encrypted with Pointsec File Encryption R73 and earlier to Media Encryption E80.xx. When you insert a device encrypted with Pointsec File Encryption into an endpoint computer running this version, you are prompted to upgrade the device.

To convert a File Encryption device to Media Encryption:

1. Insert the device into a computer that has an Endpoint Security client with the Media Encryption & Port Protection blade active.
2. This message shows:

   To access the device, you need to convert it to Media Encryption format.

3. Click OK.
4. If necessary, enter the File Encryption credentials of the device in the window that opens. These must be the credentials originally to encrypt the storage device. They can be:
   • A corporate user name and password assigned by the administrator
   • A personal user name and password defined for this storage device

   If the device was originally encrypted with a corporate password and Media Encryption & Port Protection can find the password on the computer, this window does not open.

5. Enter and re-enter a new password for the device.
6. Click Continue.
7. Optionally, edit the Media Encryption settings.
8. Click Encrypt.
9. When the encryption is complete, click Finish.