Re: EFS - Please help to unsecure data
From: 781 (lets_at_have.org)
Date: 02/06/05
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Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2005 16:59:23 -0800
I am able to see the files, rename them, but not open. If this helps anyway.
G
"Rock" <rock@mail.nospam.net> wrote in message
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> 781 wrote:
>
>> I have been formatting my HD for couple of times and did not have a
>> problem like this.
>> I have encrypted some folders with VERY important files on it and have
>> never had access problems with it. After each format I would go into G
>> partition and set myself as an owner.
>> After that I would have access to my files.
>> I have now reformatted my drive for the 3rd time. This time, somehow I am
>> unable to gain access to my files: Access Denied.
>> Please show me a way to get these before I pull all my hair off my head.
>> Thank you, and appreciate your help.
>> G
>
> Without having a backup of the encryption key and/or having designated a
> recovery agent, the files are probably not recoverable. The encryption
> key is generated from the users SID. When a OS is reinstalled, even if an
> account with the same name and password is created, the SID is not the
> same hence it will not work with the original files unless the encryption
> key was saved and then imported. See these links:
>
> Best practices for the Encrypting File System
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=223316
>
> How to back up the recovery agent Encrypting File System (EFS) private key
> in Windows Server 2003, in Windows 2000, and in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=241201
>
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