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How can I access files that are encrypted by Windows XP from another install of Windows XP?

by on November 13, 2009

Q: I reinstalled my computer and moved some files onto my external hard drive. The files where encrypted with Windows XP encryption now can’t access them or change any settings to them. I think I might have the info I need but on a floppy disk and it’s in a sys format. I am still running Windows XP but it is a new install. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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One Response to “How can I access files that are encrypted by Windows XP from another install of Windows XP?”
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    My understanding is you’re going need the private keys you used when you encrypted the data in the first place.

    It’s best that you read through this so you understand how everything works so you can best devise a recovery strategy: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700811.aspx

     

    Mark (Uber Geek) says: on November 13, 2009 at 8:31 am