Product guide

What happens to a partially encrypted 5.x.x system after the migration?
A partially encrypted 5.x.x system gets fully encrypted or decrypted as per the policies set in 7.x.
What happens if the user initiates the upgrade process while the 5.x.x client is still
in encrypting or decrypting state?
It completes the encryption or decryption process as per the policies set in 7.x.
What happens to a removable media that is encrypted with 5.x.x?
We recommend that you decrypt your removable media before initiating the upgrade.
Be aware that there is no way to decrypt your removable media after the upgrade, other than using the
EETech recovery tool.
Are the 5.x.x token details migrated to 7.x?
Yes, 5.x.x Password token details are migrated if it is available.
Are the SSO and Self Recovery details migrated from 5.x.x to 7.x?
Yes, the SSO and Self Recovery details are migrated from 5.x.x to 7.x only when the 5.x.x Password
token is available. The user needs to enable SSO in the 7.x Product Settings Policy and Self‑recovery
in corresponding User Based Policy. The user does not have to enroll again for Self Recovery when the
product is upgraded from 5.x.x to 7.x.
What happens to a 5.x.x system after migration if it has been encrypted using an
algorithm that is different from 7.x?
The system remains encrypted with same algorithm as set in 5.x.x, and you can apply all the policies
of 7.x to the migrated system as usual. To change the algorithm, you need to first deactivate EEPC,
change the algorithm, then activate.
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