If the data is encrypted with a non-Dell encryption product, before installing the Encryption client, decrypt data using the
existing encryption software, and then uninstall the existing encryption software. If the computer does not restart automatically,
restart the computer.
Create a Windows Password
Dell highly recommends that a Windows password be created (if one does not already exist) to protect access to the encrypted
data. Creating a password for the computer prevents others from logging on to your user account without your password.
Uninstall Previous Versions of the Encryption Client
Before uninstalling a previous version of the Encryption client, stop or pause an encryption sweep, if necessary.
If the computer is running a version of Dell Encryption earlier than v8.6, uninstall the Encryption client from the command
line. For instructions, see
Uninstall Encryption and Server Encryption Client.
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NOTE:
If you plan to install the latest version of the Encryption client immediately after uninstallation, it is not necessary to
run the Encryption Removal Agent to decrypt the files.
To upgrade a previous version of the Encryption client installed with Deferred Activation, use the Control Panel/Uninstall
a Program utility. This uninstallation method is possible even if OPTIN is disabled.