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encryption problems with win2k backup

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by freetech

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i backed up a secured, encrypted file using win2k native security. when i restored the files after reloading win2k, i found they would not open.
first of all, i know i screwed up, wasn't thinking, etc. let's not go there.
how can i get my files to open? these are very important jpegs, wmp's, quicktimes, etc.

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by rob baugh

If you were on a domain, then you can get the domain admin to decrypt the files. other wise the only way you might be able to decrypt them would be if you also backed up your Operating System. If you restore your OS then that should put back your GUID/SIDs. Other then that, I'm sorry, but you are out of luck.

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