Re: file encryption

From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 08/12/04


Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 21:46:44 -0500

tom wrote:
> if i encrypt a file with windows xp pro, how do i know if i have
> properley exported the certificates for the encryption. if one makes
> a mistake, the files are lost if the hard drive crashes

Well, I guess you could export the certificates, copy the file to another PC
where you cannot use it, import the certificates, try it..

test.. you know.. test..

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