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I encrypted a file, backed it up, wiped my computer, reinstalled the OS and now I can't open the file.
I've read several posts on the subject but have what I think is a new wrinkle which I cling to with some hope:
Tho' I did not save a copy of the certificate or export it before the wipe/restore, I do remember the password (private key?) and can export/import the certificate attached to the restored file now.
Is it possible to use that certificate to open the file? If so, how? If not,
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Tho' I did not save a copy of the certificate or export it before the wipe/restore, I do remember the password (private key?) and can export/import the certificate attached to the restored file now.
Is it possible to use that certificate to open the file? If so, how? If not,
You didn't save a copy of the certificate or export it before the wipe/restore.
This means you are SOL.
The password will not let you get your key back. Even with the same password, the key will be different.
