Re: UNEncryped files

From: Colin Nash [MVP] (x_at_x)
Date: 01/31/05

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    "Desmond Lee" <mcp@donotspamplease.mars> wrote in message
    news:BE79E42E-E3CC-465D-95FD-4EA1A564D1B5@microsoft.com...
    > Do you have a backup of the key i.e. export?
    > Otherwise, try to login as local administrator of the machine, which by
    > default should have access (as Recovery agent).
    >

    Unfortunately if Windows was reinstalled, then the local administrator on
    the new installation won't be a recovery agent :(

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