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How do I stop a file vault encryption?

Somehow file vault started encrypting my drive and its burning my battery significantly and its no where near done. Can i stop this so it doesn't keep burning up my battery?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Oct 20, 2014 2:19 PM

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Nov 17, 2014 12:49 PM in response to nickpar6

I have the same problem. Updated to Yosemite about two weeks ago. File Vault encryption started and got about 90% done. Machine is running hot and getting nowhere. runs out battery at about 1% per minute without charger attached. File Vault estimate to complete varies up to 140 DAYS. I already spoke with one of the Geniuses at the Apple Store. She said give it some time to finish encrypting. That was a week ago. HELP


I am running a 13 inch Macbook Air mid 2012.



I want to stop the encryption (or finish it) then turn off the encryption again.

How do I stop a file vault encryption?

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