Using DFW DataVault software with FileVault

Overview

The default (root) user does not have access to File Vault-protected contents via Spotlight. This means Spotlight won't tell CrashPlan about files that have changed in the File Vaulted-protected account. If you are backing up an account that is protected with FileVault, you need to install CrashPlan to Run as User.

How It Works

  1. Stop the CrashPlan engine
  2. Remove the entire /Library/Caches/CrashPlan directory
  3. Uninstall CrashPlan
  4. Reinstall CrashPlan
    1. When the CrashPlan Set-Up Assistant prompts you to choose an installation type, choose Customize.
    2. Click Run As User.
    3. Click Install and proceed with the rest of the installation.