encryption and sercurity problems, computer failure

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I created a file in win xp on my computer and encrypted
it under the properties option for the file. My
computer's motherboard then failed. I was able to get
all my info from the hard disk but when I tried to acces
the file it says " access denied ". I need the info from
the file but I do not know how to resolve this problem.
Any suggestions?

So far I have tried going into the propeties box and then
hitting details next to encrypt file and tried to add my
info to acces the file. this has not worked. I have
also tried to give myself permissions to the file through
other methods.

A note I need to make I the hard drive from the failed
motherboard is now attached to a motherboard from a
different manufacutre.

Any help or info would be appreciated.
 
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 article helps 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/tr...chnet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/CryptFS.asp

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


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Nicholas

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| I created a file in win xp on my computer and encrypted
| it under the properties option for the file. My
| computer's motherboard then failed. I was able to get
| all my info from the hard disk but when I tried to acces
| the file it says " access denied ". I need the info from
| the file but I do not know how to resolve this problem.
| Any suggestions?
|
| So far I have tried going into the propeties box and then
| hitting details next to encrypt file and tried to add my
| info to acces the file. this has not worked. I have
| also tried to give myself permissions to the file through
| other methods.
|
| A note I need to make I the hard drive from the failed
| motherboard is now attached to a motherboard from a
| different manufacutre.
|
| Any help or info would be appreciated.
 
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