EFS (Encrypting File System) & Appx

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Removing EFS (Encrypting File System) seems to break the entire metro.
Happens only on 1809 LTSC * i think *.
 
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Yeah, confirmed it's needed for Appx install so it's part of Store compatibility in the next update.

Thanks.
 
As it's already set in the tool, do not remove it Offline (image), only Live after install.
And then have in mind no other appx file can be installed once removed.
 
Seeing as Appx are one reason people use LTSB/C is because it doesnt have apps then not being able to install more wont be much of a problem.
 
I stumbled on this as well with my LTSC experiments. Since I DO want the Store and want to run games, I noticed that the newly created WindowsApps folder on my Game SSD is also forcibly encrypted.
 
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Any solution to this?
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I already replied in the second post of this topic.
Even if EfsSvc is just disabled, appx install breaks, so it's a Windows feature.
If someone finds a reg key to disable that, we might be onto something.
 
This depends on which Apps are downloaded. Encrypted apps (.eappx & .emsix) will be installed using EFS to provide a tamper-proof solution.
You can't hack or copy files from the encrypted app folders after installation.

Store apps may be distributed in either format. If you sideload only non-encrypted packages, then EFS can be disabled.
Check before you download apps from store.rg-adguard.net

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