Encrypt or Decrpyt the Web.Config Section

This is the encryption and decryption of sections of web.config file ( for ex. AppSettings, Connection string)

1. Open Command Prompt as ADMINISTRATOR.
2. Open the Framework folder path in command prompt "C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319"
3. Execute the command for Encrypt the Connection String of Web.config file.
   
   aspnet_regiis.exe -pe connectionStrings -app "/<<VirtualDirectoryName>>"
    
4. Execute the command for Encrypt the AppSetting of Web.config file.
   
   aspnet_regiis.exe –pe appSettings -app "/<<VirtualDirectoryName>>"
    
5. Add Permission on machine.config file (Using Command)
   
   aspnet_regiis -pc "NetFrameworkConfigurationKey" -exp
   aspnet_regiis -pa "NetFrameworkConfigurationKey" "ASPNET"
   aspnet_regiis -pa "NetFrameworkConfigurationKey" "NETWORK SERVICE"
   aspnet_regiis -pa "NetFrameworkConfigurationKey" "NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE"
   aspnet_regiis -pa "NetFrameworkConfigurationKey" "IIS APPPOOL\<<Application Pool>>" -full
   
   Note- To Decrypt the File use Following Command.
   
   aspnet_regiis.exe -pd connectionStrings -app "/<<VirtualDirectoryName>>"
   aspnet_regiis.exe -pd appSettings -app "/<<VirtualDirectoryName>>"