How do I uninstall Sophos SafeGuard client?

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To uninstall locally on the endpoint, synchronize with the SafeGuard Enterprise Server to make sure that the policy update has been received and is active. Then, remove the Sophos SafeGuard Client software. To uninstall centrally use the software distribution mechanism of your choice.

How do I uninstall Sophos SafeGuard?

Just uninstall the software from the control panel in the following order:

  1. Uninstall the client configuration package.
  2. Uninstall the SafeGuard client (at this point all encrypted drives will be automatically decrypted – this could take a few hours)
  3. Uninstall the Pre-install.

How do I remove Sophos SafeGuard from my Mac?

Uninstall Native Device Encryption from Mac endpoints

  1. On the Mac client go to /Library.
  2. Select the folder /Sophos SafeGuard DE.
  3. Select and double-click the file Sophos SafeGuard DE Uninstaller. pkg.
  4. A wizard guides you through uninstallation.

What is Sophos SafeGuard client?

Sophos SafeGuard encrypts content as soon as it is created. The encryption is always on, allowing for seamless and secure collaboration. Synchronized Encryption proactively protects your data by continously validating the user, application and security integrity of a device before allowing access to encrypted data.

How do I decrypt Sophos SafeGuard?

In SafeGuard Portable, right-click the file and select Decrypt. The dialog for entering the media passphrase or the passphrase of a local key is displayed. Enter the relevant passphrase (the sender has to provide you with this passphrase), and click OK. The file is decrypted.

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How do I remove encryption software from my Mac?

Uninstall File Encryption from Mac endpoints

  1. On the Mac client go to /Library.
  2. Open the folder Sophos SafeGuard FS.
  3. Select and double-click the file Sophos SafeGuard FS Uninstaller. pkg.
  4. A wizard guides you through uninstallation.
  5. Restart the system before continuing to work with your Mac.

How do I decrypt encrypted files?

To decrypt a file or folder:

  1. From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer.
  2. Right-click the file or folder you want to decrypt, and then click Properties.
  3. On the General tab, click Advanced.
  4. Clear the Encrypt contents to secure data checkbox, and then click OK.

How do I manually decrypt a file?

To manually decrypt selected files only, proceed as follows.

  1. Right-click on the file to be decrypted.
  2. From the menu options, click Properties.
  3. On the Properties page, click Advanced (located just above OK and Cancel).
  4. Uncheck the box for the option, Encrypt contents to secure data.
  5. Click Apply.

How do I decrypt a password protected file?

Encrypt & Decrypt External Files

  1. From the Tools tab select the option Encrypt.
  2. In the dialog box that opens select the file(s) you wish to encrypt and click Open.
  3. Enter the password which you will use to decrypt the file later into the Enter password field.
  4. Repeat the password in the Confirm password field.