Recovering encrypted files

[Guest]

I'm having a problem that was causes by a malicious user. All my encrypted files are no longer accessible, and I was hoping for a way to recover without .cer files and having to reload windows, since it wasn't recoverable. Please assist if you can.

 

[Juan]

Hi:

Your problem is probably due to changed Ownership... Hope these links provide you with a solution.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308991&Product=winxp
(308991) - This article describes how to share access to a file that is stored by using Microsoft Windows XP Encrypting File System (EFS). Encryption is the process of converting data into a format that cannot be read by others. You can use the Windows XP EFS to...

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316&Product=winxp
(223316) - Describes the Encrypting File System (EFS) and explains how to best use the system.

HOW TO: Set, Change, View or Remove Special Permissions for Files and Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419&Product=winxp
(308419) - Describes how to configure special permissions for files and folders in Windows XP.



HOW TO: Take Ownerhip of Files and Folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&Product=winxp
(308421) - Describes how to take ownership of files or folders that you may not have permissions for if you are an administrator for that computer.




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[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

If the files are truly encrypted, reloading Windows may not help.
In fact reloading Windows may destroy any hope of recovering the
encrypted data.
See this link:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/encrypt.htm
Hopefully step 1 is all that is needed.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


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I'm having a problem that was causes by a malicious user. All my

encrypted files are no longer accessible, and I was hoping for a way
to recover without .cer files and having to reload windows, since it
wasn't recoverable. Please assist if you can.