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How to Identify the Dell Encryption External Media Version

Summary: The version of Dell Encryption External Media and Dell Data Protection External Media Edition may be identified by following these instructions.

This article applies to This article does not apply to This article is not tied to any specific product. Not all product versions are identified in this article.

Symptoms

Note:

Knowing the version of Dell Encryption External Media (formerly Dell Data Protection | External Media Edition) that was used to protect an external storage device helps to:

  • Identify known issues.
  • Determine UI differences.
  • Understand workflow changes.
  • Verify system requirements.

Affected Products:

  • Dell Encryption External Media
  • Dell Data Protection | External Media Edition

Affected Operating Systems:

  • Windows
  • Mac

Cause

Not applicable

Resolution

Windows and Mac binaries are added to any external storage device protected by Dell Encryption External Media. To determine the version, click Windows or Mac for more information.

To identify the product version on Windows:

  1. Log in to the Windows computer.
  2. Go to the location of the protected media.
  3. Right-click AccessEncryptedFiles.exe and then select Properties.

Properties

  1. Click the Details tab.

Details

  1. Document the Product version.

Product version

Note:

To identify the product version on Mac:

  1. Log in to the Mac computer.
  2. Go to the location of the protected media.
  3. Double-click AccessEncryptedFiles.dmg to mount the disk image.

AccessEncryptedFiles.dmg

Note: AccessEncryptedFiles.dmg is suppressed if the device has already authenticated through the EMS service. To resolve, remount the external media and then cancel the authentication request prompt.
  1. Right-click AccessEncryptionExternalMedia and then select Get Info.

Get Info

Note: Earlier versions of the product say AccessDellExternalMediaShield instead of AccessEncryptionExternaledia.
  1. Expand General and then document the Version. In the example, 8.17.0 is the Version.

Version

Note:
  • The Version of your client may differ from the above screenshot.

To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
Go to TechDirect to generate a technical support request online.
For additional insights and resources, join the Dell Security Community Forum.

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Affected Products

Dell Encryption
Article Properties
Article Number: 000124924
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 Aug 2023
Version:  16
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