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Turning off FileVault

You can turn off FileVault for your account. When FileVault is turned off the information in the home folder is no longer encrypted.

While FileVault is being turned off, you are logged out of your account and will not be able to use your computer to do other tasks. The process could take a while, depending on how much information you have in your home folder.

Before you begin, make sure you have enough empty space on the disk that contains your home folder. You need as least as much space as your home folder takes up. For example, if your home folder is 20 MB, make sure you have at least 20 MB of free space available. This space is needed temporarily during this process.

To turn off FileVault

  1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences and click Security.
  2. Click "Turn off FileVault."
  3. Type your login password and click Continue.
  4. Read the message that appears and click "Turn off FileVault" to continue, or click Cancel to stop.

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