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To decrypt a file/folder, you have to first copy the encrypted file/folder from the Ubuntu One folder and paste it to another location (the script won’t work within the Ubuntu One folder). Right click on the encrypted file/folder and select “Scripts -> Ubuntu One Encrypt Decrypt script.sh”. This time, select Decrypt.
How do I decrypt a file in Linux?
The decryption process is the same.
- Open the file manager.
- Navigate to the encrypted file.
- Right-click the encrypted file.
- Click Open with Decrypt File.
- When prompted, give the new file a name and click Enter.
- When prompted, enter the decryption password and click Enter.
How do I manually decrypt a file?
To decrypt a file or folder:
- From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer.
- Right-click the file or folder you want to decrypt, and then click Properties.
- On the General tab, click Advanced.
- Clear the Encrypt contents to secure data checkbox, and then click OK.