Recover Encrypted Files/Folders

[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

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
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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