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export/import security certificate & encryption recovery

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by David1963, 2007/02/05.

  1. 2007/02/05
    David1963

    David1963 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    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, :eek:
     
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  2. 2007/02/06
    Arie

    Arie Administrator Administrator Staff

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    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.
     
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  4. 2007/02/06
    David1963

    David1963 Inactive Thread Starter

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    um... thanks, Arie...

    :eek:
     
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