I accidentally turned on FileVault, and now all of my data is gone.

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I accidentally turned on FileVault, and now all of my data is gone.

I am using iOS 10.11 on a MacBook Pro and turned on FileVault after reseting my computer without really realizing what it was. After deciding I didn't want it, I didn't realize FileVault could be turned off half way through so I waited for it to finish encrypting everything and then turned it off and waited for it to decrypt it all again. Unfortunately now all of my documents, pictures and videos are gone.

iPhone 4, MacBook Pro

Posted on Apr 30, 2016 5:42 AM

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Linc Davis

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May 1, 2016 6:46 AM in response to RowanPW

You may have logged in as a different user, such as Guest. Please open the Users & Groups pane in System Preferences. Your name should be at the top of the user list, under Current User. See also this support article.

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