Parallels Desktop Help - Encrypt Windows to Protect It from Unauthorized Use

Encrypt Windows to Protect It from Unauthorized Use

If you store any important data using Windows applications, it is highly recommended that you encrypt Windows to protect your data from any unauthorized use.

Encrypt Windows

To encrypt Windows (it must be shut down):

Select Windows and click Actions > Configure > Security.
On the Security tab, click Turn On, specify a password, and click OK.

Warning: The specified password is very important. You must record it. Without this password, you can't start Windows.

Change Your Password

To change the password for an encrypted Windows (it must be shut down):

Select Windows and click Actions > Configure > Security.
On the Security tab, click Change Password, specify a new password, and click OK.

Remove Encryption from Windows

To remove encryption from Windows (it must be shut down):

Select Windows and click Actions > Configure > Security.
On the Security tab, click Turn Off.

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