can't decrypt after format!!

[Stu]

Hi, i recently reformated my HD and re-installed win xp
pro. before formating i backed up all of the usual stuff.
after i xp pro was done reinstalling i tried to access my
backed up (encrypted) files on the other hd... but i
can't access them! I know the old username and password
and everything. how can i get my files back?!??!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Stu;
If the data was actually encrypted, it is most likely gone for good
unless you also backed up the appropriate keys.
See this link to help prevent this in the future:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/encrypt.htm

If it is not encryption, step 1 on that link Take Ownership may help.

 

[David H. Lipman]

You need the Security Certificate used to encrypt the files. Without that Certificate, you
are SOL.

This is the same for encrypted email.

Dave




| Hi, i recently reformated my HD and re-installed win xp
| pro. before formating i backed up all of the usual stuff.
| after i xp pro was done reinstalling i tried to access my
| backed up (encrypted) files on the other hd... but i
| can't access them! I know the old username and password
| and everything. how can i get my files back?!??!