I formatted my boot partition. I had encrypted data on
the other partition i had. Now i cannot view my data. I
tried to decrypt it but the option is disabled. I really
need help with this one.

HOW TO: Remove File Encryption in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;308993

Without a backup of the original Encryption Certificate Key, encrypted files
are unrecoverable as they will stay encrypted forever. There is no recovery
method since the encryption algorithm is now completely different with a
reinstall of Windows XP.

See if the following articles help in any way:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308421

Best Practices for the Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;223316

Encrypting File System in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...=/technet/prod
technol/winxppro/deploy/CryptFS.asp

EFS Files Appear Corrupted When You Open Them
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;329741

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"KinU" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message:
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| I formatted my boot partition. I had encrypted data on
| the other partition i had. Now i cannot view my data. I
| tried to decrypt it but the option is disabled. I really
| need help with this one.

Your data is most likely gone forever:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Encrypt.htm

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"KinU" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:02fb01c3d16d$37e4ae40$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I formatted my boot partition. I had encrypted data on
> the other partition i had. Now i cannot view my data. I
> tried to decrypt it but the option is disabled. I really
> need help with this one.

You obviously did not read my post and/or are not familiar with the
product you mention.
There is a link on my page that can do the same as the tool you
mentioned.
Where are the keys the OP needs to decrypt the files?
The keys are necessary.
If you did it, you had the keys.
Your situation is not the same if the OP does not have the keys.

The OP probably does not have the keys.
Therefore "Your data is most likely gone forever"

However I gave all the necessary information for the OP to make the
determination based on information he may not have given.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"twobricks" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:VsBJb.319$(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:#(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> > Your data is most likely gone forever:
>
> Not so, as long as you have the original username and password used
to
> encrypt them, and there hasn't been too much activity on the other
partition
> since you
> lost access to them.
>
> Download this (trial) commercial program, see if it can decrypt your
files,
> then buy it to actually decrypt them (if your files are worth the
cost).
>
> http://www.crackpassword.com/products/prs/otherms/efs/
> (Despite the 'iffy' sounding name, this is a genuine commercial
site)
>
> Worked for me on over 1gb/1200 files, 'lost' in exactly the same
> circumstances as above.

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> You obviously did not read my post and/or are not familiar with the
> product you mention.
> There is a link on my page that can do the same as the tool you
> mentioned.
> Where are the keys the OP needs to decrypt the files?
> The keys are necessary.
> If you did it, you had the keys.
> Your situation is not the same if the OP does not have the keys.

Hi

Actually, this product claims that it handles lost and destroyed encryption
keys as well, from
http://www.crackpassword.com/product...s/features.php

<quote>
The latest addition to ElcomSoft's family of password recovery software allows
business managers to deal with lost and destroyed encryption keys
</quote>

--
torgeir
Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page
Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter

But read this from their "Read Me"
"- The program can decrypt protected files only if encryption keys (at
least, some of them) are still exist in the system and have not been
tampered."

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" <Torgeir.Bakken-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > You obviously did not read my post and/or are not familiar with
the
> > product you mention.
> > There is a link on my page that can do the same as the tool you
> > mentioned.
> > Where are the keys the OP needs to decrypt the files?
> > The keys are necessary.
> > If you did it, you had the keys.
> > Your situation is not the same if the OP does not have the keys.
>
> Hi
>
> Actually, this product claims that it handles lost and destroyed
encryption
> keys as well, from
> http://www.crackpassword.com/product...s/features.php
>
> <quote>
> The latest addition to ElcomSoft's family of password recovery
software allows
> business managers to deal with lost and destroyed encryption keys
> </quote>
>
> --
> torgeir
> Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328
page
> Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter
>
>

I am curious as to that claim. I just downloaded their program. I have tested it
in the past and it was able to recover files when the private keys were still on
the computer after a reinstall , but not a format, of the operating system. I
tried again, but this time I exported/deleted the private EFS keys and logged
off/on before trying to use the program. When I tried scanning for encrypted
files, I promptly received a message that the private keys had not been found
yet and that without the keys the files could not be decrypted. I then tried to
scan for key pairs and it said none found, try another volume. I then entered my
password, and still had the same results. --- Steve


"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" <Torgeir.Bakken-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > You obviously did not read my post and/or are not familiar with the
> > product you mention.
> > There is a link on my page that can do the same as the tool you
> > mentioned.
> > Where are the keys the OP needs to decrypt the files?
> > The keys are necessary.
> > If you did it, you had the keys.
> > Your situation is not the same if the OP does not have the keys.
>
> Hi
>
> Actually, this product claims that it handles lost and destroyed encryption
> keys as well, from
> http://www.crackpassword.com/product...s/features.php
>
> <quote>
> The latest addition to ElcomSoft's family of password recovery software allows
> business managers to deal with lost and destroyed encryption keys
> </quote>
>
> --
> torgeir
> Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of the 1328 page
> Scripting Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter
>
>

Same algorithm (probably), just no access to the old keys.
--
Drew Cooper [MSFT]
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> HOW TO: Remove File Encryption in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;308993
>
> Without a backup of the original Encryption Certificate Key, encrypted
files
> are unrecoverable as they will stay encrypted forever. There is no
recovery
> method since the encryption algorithm is now completely different with a
> reinstall of Windows XP.
>
> See if the following articles help in any way:
>
> HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;308421
>
> Best Practices for the Encrypting File System
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;223316
>
> Encrypting File System in Windows XP
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tre...=/technet/prod
> technol/winxppro/deploy/CryptFS.asp
>
> EFS Files Appear Corrupted When You Open Them
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;329741
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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>
> "KinU" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message:
> news:02fb01c3d16d$37e4ae40$(E-Mail Removed)...
>
> | I formatted my boot partition. I had encrypted data on
> | the other partition i had. Now i cannot view my data. I
> | tried to decrypt it but the option is disabled. I really
> | need help with this one.