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can you uninstall file vault before finishes encryption? says will take a full day-it was checked off when installed high sierra - i dont want it

Can you turn off file vault before it finishes encryption which says it will take over a day? it was checked

when just installed high sierra .

MacBook Pro, iOS 10.3.1

Posted on Nov 16, 2017 10:22 AM

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Nov 16, 2017 11:46 AM in response to GabyLehrer

I don't believe there is a way to turn it off while it is encrypting. You can use your computer normally while it is encrypting and then turn it off (via Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy > FileVault).


Personally I leave it on as there is no negative impact for me in terms of performance or otherwise once it has finished encrypting.

can you uninstall file vault before finishes encryption? says will take a full day-it was checked off when installed high sierra - i dont want it

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