Cannot Decrypt file

From: Hananiah (hananiah@sbcglobal.net)
Date: 03/30/03 

From: "Hananiah" <hananiah@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 01:28:58 -0800

I had to re-install Windows XP and other programs on my
Compaq Presario 2700 (2715US) recently. I did a backup of
my Profile in the Documents and Settings folder of my
Windows XP Professional Machine using the backup utility
that comes with Windows XP. When I reinstalled and
restored my profile and settings I am unable to decrypt
my outlook.pst file. I have the full profile structure
intact. I tried to add another user to the "Encryption
Details for..." "Users who can transparently access this
file:" listing but got another error message. Is the
anyway for me to decrypt this file?

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