Recover Encrypted Files/Folders

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Bob

I have had to rebuild my computer, cannot access encrypted files however
have I have the Personal Information Exchange Certificate on floppy which I
created when
setting up the encrypted files. Does anyone know to access the encrypted
files with the certificate or is there any other way?

Ta, Bob
 
See if the following articles help in any way:

HOW TO: Remove File Encryption in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;308993

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/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/cryptfs.mspx

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

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| I have had to rebuild my computer, cannot access encrypted files however
| have I have the Personal Information Exchange Certificate on floppy which I
| created when
| setting up the encrypted files. Does anyone know to access the encrypted
| files with the certificate or is there any other way?
|
| Ta, Bob
 
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