iTunes COM SDK for Windows and Encrypted File System

The “iTunes COM SDK for Windows” archive from the Apple Developer Center contains files which are marked as encrypted. Shortly after extracting the files to my libraries folder, I was surprised to receive a popup dialog from Windows 7, “Encrypting File System,” which prompted me to back up my encryption certificate and key:

Windows 7 "Encrypting File System" dialog

I used CIPHER.EXE to verify that the only encrypted contents on the volume were those of the Apple download:

C:\lib>cipher /u /n

Encrypted File(s) on your system:

C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\.DS_Store
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\iTunesCOM.chm
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\iTunesCOMInterface.h
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\iTunesCOMInterface_i.c
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\LicenseAgreement.rtf
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\ReadMe.rtf
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\SampleScripts\.DS_Store
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\SampleScripts\CreateAlbumPlaylists.js
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\SampleScripts\RemoveDeadTracks.js
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\SampleScripts\RemoveUserPlaylists.js
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\._iTunesCOMWindowsSDK
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\._.DS_Store
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\._iTunesCOM.chm
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\._iTunesCOMInterface.h
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\._iTunesCOMInterface_i.c
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\._LicenseAgreement.rtf
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\._ReadMe.rtf
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\._SampleScripts
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\SampleScripts\._.DS_Store
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\SampleScripts\._CreateAlbumPlaylists.js
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\SampleScripts\._RemoveDeadTracks.js
C:\lib\24460_itunescomwindowssdk\__MACOSX\iTunesCOMWindowsSDK\SampleScripts\._RemoveUserPlaylists.js

To fix this, I opened the properties for the iTunesCOMWindowsSDK folder, selected the General tab, clicked Advanced, and unselected “Encrypt contents to secure data”:

About Jeff Fitzsimons

Jeff Fitzsimons is a software engineer in the California Bay Area. Technical specialties include C++, Win32, and multithreading. Personal interests include rock climbing, cycling, motorcycles, and photography.
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