RE: Access denied when accessing encrypted files

From: Rachel L Chipman (RachelLChipman_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/01/05 

Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 07:43:03 -0800

No, SP2 is not installed on this machine. Yes, the machine is connected to
the network when we get "access denied".

Rachel

"Pat Hoffer [MSFT]" wrote:

> A couple of questions... Do you have SP2 installed on your machine and is
> your machine connected (online) to the network when you get "access denied"
> to the files?
>
> Thanks.
> Pat
>
> "Rachel L Chipman" wrote:
>
> > I have file encryption setup for some files on my hard drive (XP
> > Professional). Everything was working fine until I was prompted to change my
> > network password. I did this and am now unable to access the encrypted
> > files. I get the message Access denied when trying to open the files. If I
> > change my network password back, I am then able to open the files.
> >
> > Our network is set to have users change their domain password every X number
> > of days. If they do and are then unable to access encrypted files on their
> > PC, what good is the EFS in XP?? From what I can see, you can not use EFS in
> > XP if you are on a network and changing your network password periodically.
> > Any input on this is GREATLY appreciated.
> >
> > Thank you.
> > Rachel

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