Unable to de-encrypt folder

[Guest]

Using the Microsoft Documentation I have determined that the lack of access
to encrypted files is due to the absence of the private key.

I have imported the correct public key, using the utilities in the MMC
console from my backup drive. The correct thumbprint now appears in C:\
Documents and Settings\rgc\\Application Data\Microsoft\System Certificates\My

Although I have copies of the private key thumbprint information from
Documents and Settings\rgc\Application Data\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA, I am not
able to import the private key from the MMC console. (I get an error " File
type is not recognizable, try another file".

 

[Steven L Umbach]

Did you use a password protected .pfx file to export and import your EFS
certificate/private key??

Steve

 

[Guest]

Steven - thanks for the reponse - the answer is yes

 

[Guest]

When you imported the .pfx file, did you select "Enable strong private key
protection?" If you did, import the .pfx file again and do not select that
option.

Thanks.
Pat

 

[Guest]

I have similar problem. I imported the .pfx file but I still couldn't access
encrypted folder/file. If I try to encrypt a plain text, a new key is
generated instead of using the imported key. Any idea what's wrong? Thanks.