EFS - RECOVERING FILES from an orphaned User Profile

From: Bob G. (BobG_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 04/26/05


Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 13:52:10 -0700

XP Newsgroup:

I have unknowingly left some encrypted files in a user's Profile when I
moved the PC over from an NT V4 domain to a new SBS 2003 Domain. The User
Profile is still intact, but orphaned ( There is no way (that I know of) to
logon to that profile).

Is there a procedure to recover these files? I have not attempted to
do anything fearing that I may make matters worse.
I have found some links on the MS Support website, but the KB articles
appear to be no longer available.

The files are in the user's MY Documents folder.
The PC is still on WinXP Pro SP1.

Much Thanks in Advance !!

Bob G.



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