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[Guest]

Hi there, hope somebody can help. I ve got some encrypted files witch I
backed up when I formated my computer, did't realise they were encrypted at
time of backup. There four don't have keys or certs can any body help me
unlock them.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Hi there, hope somebody can help. I ve got some encrypted files witch
I backed up when I formated my computer, did't realise they were
encrypted at time of backup. There four don't have keys or certs can
any body help me unlock them.

Thanks in advance.

Unfortunately, once the encryption keys are gone, you are out of luck.

Best practices for the Encrypting File System:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223316

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Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org/

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Mike;
Without the keys your data is irretrievable and as good as gone.
See the links near the bottom of this page for ways to help prevent this in
the future:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/encrypt.htm