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Old 09-22-2007   #1 (permalink)
SB


 
 

Recover files encrypted with Windows XP

I recently installed Vista on my C drive. My D (data) drive contains Windows
XP encrypted folders which I cannot read anymore.

How can I recover this data?

thanks a lot

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 09-22-2007   #2 (permalink)
Ronnie Vernon MVP


 
 

Re: Recover files encrypted with Windows XP

SB

You need to use the Encryption Certificate that was created when you
encrypted the files on XP. Without this key, I'm afraid those files cannot
be recovered.

Best practices for the Encrypting File System:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223316


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>I recently installed Vista on my C drive. My D (data) drive contains
>Windows
> XP encrypted folders which I cannot read anymore.
>
> How can I recover this data?
>
> thanks a lot
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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