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Control Center

Control Center

The Matrix42 Full Disk Encryption Control Center is the central point of configuration and administration for Matrix42 Full Disk Encryption. The modules cover all aspects of administration and configuration. Once Matrix42 Full Disk Encryption is configured and running, there should be little need to use the Control Center.

Start the Control Center

The FDE Control Center can be opened via the Windows control panel as follows:

  • Open the Windows Control Panel:
  • Double-click the Matrix42 Full Disk Encryption control center icon: 
  • The Control Center window appears:
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Modules Overview

Module Details

FDE Initialization

This module is used for the administration, installation, and removal of boot security. Boot security is necessary for PBA and is also a prerequisite for the encryption of any hard disk partition.

For details about FDE Initialization module, see FDE Initialization - Boot Security.

Disk Encryption

This module is used to configure the encryption of hard disk partitions.

PBA Initialization/De- initialization

This module is used to enable and disable the PBA component. Click PBA Initialization/De-initialization for details.

PBA Administration

This module allows you to alter the PBA configuration. For example, to add an authorized user to PBA, or change the smart card provider. For details, see PBA Administration.

Policy Builder

This tool is used to create and edit policies for the purpose of configuration, initialization, and de-initialization of FDE and PBA components. The purpose of these policies is to allow for an administrator to remotely control and ensure the consistent, central deployment, and configuration of FDE and PBA with no need for user interaction.

Change Admin Password

This module is used to change the administration password. For details, see Changing the Administration Password.

Recovery Information

This module is used to create ERI files and ERD, which in turn can be used to repair or decrypt a damaged system.

TPM Administration

This module offers you a way to utilize and bind the TPM chip on the most business computer motherboards to Matrix42 Full Disk Encryption.

FDE Status Query

This option gives you a simple overview of the system. For details, see chapter 1.10.

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