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EnableEncryption (Standard 8 Module Reference)

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7/8/2014

Review the applicable Embedded Core modules and any examples for the EnableEncryption setting in Windows Embedded 8 Standard (Standard 8).

This setting specifies whether ReadyBoost cache uses encryption.

Set to true to specify that it uses encryption; otherwise, set to false.

Enabling encryption can improve system security, especially on a shared computer. Disabling encryption can improve system performance and decrease battery consumption.

This setting affects only internal (non-removable) devices. External devices are automatically configured with encryption to prevent data theft from a lost or stolen device.

Note

Administrators can use Group Policy to ensure ReadyBoost devices are encrypted. For more information, see Group Policy on MSDN.

Modules

The following table shows the modules that you can apply this setting to. In Image Configuration Editor (ICE), you can follow the corresponding path to set this setting for a module.

Module

Path

SystemMaintenanceService

Products/Embedded Core/SystemMaintenanceService/CacheList/Cache/EnableEncryption

XML Example

The following XML example shows how to disable encryption.

<CacheList>
  <Cache>
    <DiskID>1</DiskID>
    <EnableEncryption>true</EnableEncryption>
  </Cache>
</CacheList>

For an XML example that shows how to configure ReadyBoost devices, see SystemMaintenanceService XML Example.

See Also

Concepts

Embedded Core Settings
Feature Module Settings