RSA Machine Keys 文件夹为空 - Windows 10

Question

I am trying to test the aspnet_regiis.exe encryption function for a WPF app using the default RsaProtectedConfigurationProvider. The encryption command runs successfully, and I can see the connection string section is encrypted; however, the application crashes at startup. It works fine without the encryption. I have added proper permissions to the machine keys folder as well as the key container, but I also noticed this folder is empty. The path is: C:\\Windows\\System32\\Microsoft\\Crypto\\RSA\\MachineKeys

I have also tried exporting from my dev machine and importing the keys on a separate machine (still giving the proper permissions). No matter what I try, the machine keys folder is empty and the app fails to launch.

My questions are:

Shouldn't my imported keys be showing up in the machine keys folder, and given the appropriate permissions, shouldn't the configuration section be decrypted at runtime allowing the app to work as expected?

I have checked the windows event logs and found the error(s) which I will share along with the configuration file if necessary.

I always appreciate any tips or advice, and appreciate your time.

Side note - I know this isn't the most secure security practice.

-Thank you

Answer 1

On Windows 10 the folder has changed: Now you will find the MachineKeys Folder on this location:

C:\\Users\\All Users\\Microsoft\\Crypto\\RSA\\MachineKeys

The other folder is still there, but it is empty.

Answer 2

On Windows 10 if you cannot see folder All Users, Find folder on this location

C:\\ProgramData\\Microsoft\\Crypto\\RSA\\MachineKeys