Troubleshooting
Problem
Unable to import or delete encryption key using dcskey.exe - Key not valid for use in specified state.
Symptom
Running dcskey.exe with command line flag d, e, gnk or i results in the following errors:
Keys couldn't be imported. Key not valid for use in specified state.
Keys couldn't be deleted. Key not valid for use in specified state.
Keys couldn't be exported. Unable to get the key from the key store.
Keys couldn't be generated. Key not valid for use in specified state.

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Modified date:
17 June 2018
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