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  1. 12 Mar 2012 #1


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    Cannot Decrpyt Files

    Hi all,

    I have a question about decrypting files. A while ago, I encrypted some files (Right Click --> Properties --> General --> Advanced --> Encrypt Contents). Recently my computer started crashing frequently and wouldn't work right, so I did a complete system restore. Before that, I moved all my files onto a external HD. Now I'm trying to move them off the HD back to my laptop, but it won't let me. It says I need administrator permission, which I allow. After a second, it says "You need permission to perform this action." I hit try again repeatedly, nothing worked.



    To add to that, I can't even open the file right off the HD. These are important files and I really need access to them, help!!


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  2. 12 Mar 2012 #2
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    Re: Cannot Decrpyt Files

    Welcome
    I think that the problem goes beyond permission, but if it does not this special administrator can help.
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  3. 12 Mar 2012 #3


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    Re: Cannot Decrpyt Files

    Hi Richard,

    I tried the steps outlined, but it didn't work. Is there some way to undo the encryption? I had other unencrypted files that easily transferred back...

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    Re: Cannot Decrpyt Files

    Hope that you have better luck with this idea.
    Recover encrypted files or folders

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  5. 12 Mar 2012 #5


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    Re: Cannot Decrpyt Files

    This sounds like it would work, but I have no idea where the certificates are, they weren't transferred with the files, and the system restore eliminated them from my computer

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    Re: Cannot Decrpyt Files

    What do you mean by a sytem restore. If you really did a system restore, I can get the documents back. If you reinstalled the OS, I may not be able to. Tell me what you did.

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    Re: Cannot Decrpyt Files

    Hi,

    Look here for some advice on these files: -

    Quote Originally Posted by Brink View Post
    Hello Steven, and welcome to Vista Forums.

    Could you post back the link for that article? That does not sound like it was the EFS feature in Vista.

    In the mean time, you might be able to use the 30-day trial of the program Advanced EFS Data Recovery to decrypt the files.

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  8. 12 Mar 2012 #8


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    Re: Cannot Decrpyt Files

    Sorry, I may have been using the wrong terminology. I used Sony Vaio Recovery Center to restore my laptop to factory settings

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