Article Number: 000129497
How to Access the Dell Encryption Personal Local Management Console
Summary: How to Access the Local Management Console in Dell Encryption Personal (Formerly Dell Data Protection Personal Edition).
Article Content
Symptoms
Affected Products:
- Dell Encryption Personal
- Dell Data Protection | Personal Edition
Affected Versions:
- v7.0 and later
The Local Management Console (LMC) is used to manage the encryption and behavior of Dell Encryption Personal (formerly Dell Data Protection | Personal Edition).
Cause
Not Applicable
Resolution
The LMC can be opened through:
To access the LMC through System Tray:
- On the endpoint with Dell Encryption Personal, click the arrow in the bottom right of the system tray.
Figure 1: (English Only) System tray
- Right-click the Dell Encryption Personal icon and select Open Dell Data Protection | Encryption.
Figure 2: (English Only) Right-click Dell Encryption Personal
Once opened, the LMC can be used to:
- Manage Encryption
- Change Administrative Password
- Escrow Recovery Keys
- Transfer or Import Settings
- Modify Templates
- Modify Policies
- Identify Product Version
- Hide Windows Encryption Icon
To access the LMC through File Options:
- On the endpoint with Dell Encryption Personal, right-click any file and select Open Dell Encryption.
Figure 3: (English Only) Open Dell Data Protection Encryption
Once opened, the LMC can be used to:
- Manage Encryption
- Change Administrative Password
- Escrow Recovery Keys
- Transfer or Import Settings
- Modify Templates
- Modify Policies
- Identify Product Version
- Hide Windows Encryption Icon
To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
Go to TechDirect to generate a technical support request online.
For additional insights and resources, join the Dell Security Community Forum.
Article Properties
Affected Product
Dell Encryption
Last Published Date
21 Mar 2024
Version
9
Article Type
Solution