Unable to copy encrypted files with Operator account

[Peter Meinl]

I run my automatic backups using Syncback under a custom Operator account
belonging to the Administrators group.
Coyping EFS encrypted files not belonging to the Operator user does not work
I tried to manually copy a EFS encrypted file in \users\x\ as Operator using
Windows Explorer and even after giving it elevated rights was denied to
copy.

How can I fix this?

 

[Peter Meinl]

I forgot to mention: I am trying to copy to a local NTFS eSATA volume.

 

[David Craig]

Are you doing a backup or a copy? There is a big difference though the
intentions may be the same. A copy will place the encrypted files as
plaintext in the destination, unless the destination is an encrypted
directory. A backup will place the files in encrypted form in the
destination. There are different roles in administrator and backup
operator. The software being used is also important as to if it is a copier
or a backup program. Incorrectly used/designed software will not work
properly. I sure hope you have backed up your encryption keys since you
cannot duplicate the key since it is randomly generated.

 

[Peter Meinl]

Copying an encrypted file to a local NTFS volume does not decrypt the file -
regardless of the EFS settings of the destination folder. My problem is copy
access being denied by Vista, not files being decrypted.

Yes, I did backup the encryption key and Vista does remind you to.