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Decrypting a file in XP Pro

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by wynell.jenkins

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I had to reload XP, and backed up some word docs that were encrypted without first unencrypting them. I then restored them after I reloaded XP. I have taken ownership of the files, replaced permissions, and evrything I can think of but still can't access the files. Microsoft said that is due to the fact that were encrypted. How can I decrypt them?

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by ewgny

Sorry to tell you, but if you didn't backup your certificate keys to the EFS, then your Data is Lost.

by etei2nity

hi.. i have an encryted-file decryptor here... i bought it for $199... it works though.. It decrypted my files like in your case and got it just like before(I installed new OS and backed it up, forgetting it was encrypted(green-colored).. it doesn't require any passwords or certificates, and easy to use. I can give it to you for 50 bucks - full version.

I'm not sure if I would go to this thread again waiting for answer /s. I prefer you to send me an email at bsgod47@gmail.com if you are interested, but I'll try to visit here sometimes.^^

goodluck! ^_^

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