EFS problem

[Sohaib]

Hello everybody
i have a problem with the EFS, i encrypted some files on
my xp account but i formatted the pc later, then i tried
to open the file it is telling me that access is denied
when i try to decrypt the file it is giving me this
message:

Error Applying Attributes
An error occurred applying attributes to the file:

Path:\Filename

Access is denied
when i try to add myself it is giving me this
message:Error in adding new user(s). Error code 5
plz help
thanks

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

If you didn't backup your encryption certificates before you re-formatted,
your files are gone.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Remove File Encryption in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;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.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

Best Practices for the Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316

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

EFS Files Appear Corrupted When You Open Them
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329741


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

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| Hello everybody
| i have a problem with the EFS, i encrypted some files on
| my xp account but i formatted the pc later, then i tried
| to open the file it is telling me that access is denied
| when i try to decrypt the file it is giving me this
| message:
|
| Error Applying Attributes
| An error occurred applying attributes to the file:
|
| Path:\Filename
|
| Access is denied
| when i try to add myself it is giving me this
| message:Error in adding new user(s). Error code 5
| plz help
| thanks