Encrypting files on Windows XP: No Way

G

Guest

Hello,

Hope u can help me with this one. Until recently I could encrypt files on my
laptop (part of a Domain).
My password didn't change.
I could decrypt al my earlier encrypted fiels, but when I want to encrypt a
file i get:
The "Recovery policy configured for this system contains invalid recovery
certificate"

I don't know where to look now....the workstation itself? The
Domaincontroller/AD (W2000) and hope someone's got very good tips for
me.......

Kind regards,


Wim
 
G

Guest

It sounds like the File Recovery certificate that is installed in your
domain's EFS policy may have expired. You can see that certificate by
running rsop.msc on your WXP laptop and then expanding the Computer
Configuration policy all the way to the Encrypting File System node. (You
must be an admin on the machine to see this.) When you get to the node, open
the certificate in the right pane and check the validity dates.

This might help:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows200...2000/en/advanced/help/sag_seconceptsunefs.htm
Click on "Data recovery."

Thanks.
Pat
 

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