Revoke Access to Work Files on Compromised Computers
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Last updated: August 3, 2023 25
With the latest release of WSE WorkFolders you can now revoke access to the work files stored on your Windows 8.1 or greater network computers when they have been lost or stolen, when they are no longer being managed by your organization, or when they have been otherwise compromised.
Revoke Access to Work Files on Compromised Computers
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: August 3, 2023 25
With the latest release of WSE WorkFolders you can now revoke access to the work files stored on your Windows 8.1 or greater network computers when they have been lost or stolen, when they are no longer being managed by your organization, or when they have been otherwise compromised.
Work Folders Encryption on Windows
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: September 25, 2017 25
At Microsoft, we have Work Folders deployed for our internal users. I have worked closely with people from the IT group to investigate issues and learn about management operations which relate to Work Folders. One such operation is to recover data after an encryption key is revoked. Erez Benari from Microsoft IT is the expert on the data recovery topic, and we collaborated on this blog post to give an in-depth look into the Work Folders data encryption on Windows.
Q&A With Fabian Uhse, Program Manager for Work Folders in Windows Server 2012 R2
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: February 28, 2018 4
A few months back I wrote a blog article on Work Folders, one of the new “hero” features in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Storage Server 2012 R2. In this post, I’ll share the perspective of Fabian Uhse, a Program Manager for Work Folders at Microsoft.
Successful Connections Require Secure Remote Web Access Setup!
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: May 26, 2020 4
Remote Web Access (Anywhere Access) must be properly configured with a domain name (e.g. YourDomainPrefix.remotewebaccess.com or YourDomainPrefix.YourCustomDomain.com), and a trusted SSL certificate must be associated with the domain name, in order to successfully use Work Folders. If it is determined that Remote Web Access has not been turned on and properly configured when enabling Work Folders, then you will be prompted to do so before you can continue.
Work Folders for Windows 7
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: September 4, 2017 4
When we introduced Work Folders in Windows Server 2012 R2, we included support for PCs running Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1. However, we knew that we needed to continue releasing support for other clients, and the number one request was to support the large number of enterprise deployments of Windows 7.
We heard the feedback and we are excited to announce that we have just released the packages of Work Folders for Windows 7 on the Download Center!
Adding Work Folders to Office Locations
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: September 4, 2017 4
With the Windows 10 version 1511 release, Work Folders can be surfaced as a location where user can easily access the document under it.
In this blog post, I’d like to share some more details on the user experience, and how you can enable this on Windows 7 machines.
Work Folders for iOS – iPhone Release
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: September 4, 2017 4
We are happy to announce that an iPhone app for Work Folders has been released into the Apple AppStore® and is available as a free download.
Work Folders is a Windows Server feature that allows individual employees to access their files securely from inside and outside the corporate environment. This app connects to it and enables file access on an Apple iPhone and iPad. Work Folders enables this while allowing the organization’s IT department to fully secure that data.
Work Folders for Android – Released
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: September 4, 2017 4
We are happy to announce that an Android app for Work Folders has been released into the Google PlayStore® and is available as a free download.
Work Folders is a Windows Server feature that allows individual employees to access their files securely from inside and outside the corporate environment. This app connects to it and enables file access on your Android Phone and Tablet. Work Folders enables this while allowing the organization’s IT department to fully secure that data.
Troubleshooting Work Folders on Windows Client
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: September 4, 2017 4
Work Folders syncs files between client and server. Although most issues are discovered by users, it could be root caused on the server, the client or the network. This blog post shares the most common problems customers have reported, and some troubleshooting techniques on Windows devices.
Work Folders FAQ
Posted by Mike Comments off Last updated: January 15, 2024 4
When you use Work Folders to store your work files, you’ll be able to get to them from all your PCs and devices—even when you’re offline. Here are answers to some common questions about Work Folders in Windows and the Work Folders app for iOS and Android.