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problem with encrypted data

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by avanto, 2010/03/16.

  1. 2010/03/16
    avanto

    avanto Inactive Thread Starter

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    I encrypted some data on an external hardisk by using winXP encryption tools.

    then i formatted my operating system!! and installed it again

    but i cant reach that data any more!! (which are encrypted )

    any help??
     
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    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

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    I'm sorry to be the barer of bad news, but you are SOL. There's no way you'll be able to recover these encrypted files without your certificate.

    That's what you get for not having your certificate or recovery key backed up.


    If you search the 'net you could find software that might help you, but that is something we won't assist you with here (we have no way of knowing it works & they usually cost quite a few $$$). Good luck.
     
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    avanto

    avanto Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks alot
    But i still remember the old user and the password . could that help??
     
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    Arie

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    NO, as I said before:

    Read: Best practices for the Encrypting File System
     
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