File Decryption

[Mark Habermann]

I encrypted some quickbooks files on my hard drive and
now no matter what I do, I canot decrypt them or change
the files attributes. I am the Administrator for the
computer. I cannot access the files from the program
either.

Is there a way to decrypt them?
Thanks.

Mark Habermann

 

[Nicholas]

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

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


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Nicholas

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| I encrypted some quickbooks files on my hard drive and
| now no matter what I do, I canot decrypt them or change
| the files attributes. I am the Administrator for the
| computer. I cannot access the files from the program
| either.
|
| Is there a way to decrypt them?
| Thanks.
|
| Mark Habermann