encryption problems

[me]

I have XP Pro on NTFS drive. I was playing with the encryption option and
screwed up some files and folders. I had encrypted them, then removed the
encryption option, now I cannot access these files or folders. I get an
access denied message.

Are these files toast? I cannot access them, delete them or copy them. I get
access denied message each time.

Any hope? help? suggestions?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
to which you have been denied access:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&Product=winxp

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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I have XP Pro on NTFS drive. I was playing with the encryption option and
| screwed up some files and folders. I had encrypted them, then removed the
| encryption option, now I cannot access these files or folders. I get an
| access denied message.
|
| Are these files toast? I cannot access them, delete them or copy them. I get
| access denied message each time.
|
| Any hope? help? suggestions?

 

[me]

It worked, thank you!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

You solved your problem, but there are some references on this link
you should understand before using EFS:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Encrypt.htm