Decrypting files

[Tim Lengert]

Well I'm in a huge mess. I formated my computer and moved
all my encrypted files onto a diff drive so I didn't have
to burn them all to cd. Well stupid me didn't un encrypt
the files and now I can't do anything to them. Does anyone
know of a program or anything that can help me out here?
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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Tim;
Are you sure it is not an Ownership issue:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

If the files are encrypted.
If you did not back-up the encryption key or the Recovery Agent and
are not on a domain, the files are as good as gone.
This must be accomplished while you have access to the files.
If you have not already done so, it is now to late.

If you can restore the original profile (not recreate) you may be able
to recover the data.
Recreating profiles and passwords is irrelevant.
Contact Microsoft if you can restore the profile.
Or:
http://www.beginningtoseethelight.org/efsrecovery/index.php

EFS is very good at what it does and there is no back door.
Read and understand these links before using EFS to keep from
permanently losing your data:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/techinfo/administration/recovery/default.asp
(58 pages)
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=223316