Re: Unencrypt encrypted files after HD crash

From: Bernie (no_curiouschimp)
Date: 06/16/05 

Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:01:57 -0400

I didnt get a prompt to save encryption keys.

If you highlight a file, right click, choose properties, advanced and
"encrypt contents", you're never prompted to save encryption keys -- or even
allowed to do so.

For Encryption Details, there is a window that says "data recovery agents
for this filed as defined by recover policy:" but also, nothing that says I
can save keys anywhere.

-b

"NoNoBadDog!" <no_@spam_verizon.net> wrote in message
news:elonW7qcFHA.1404@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>
> "Bernie" <no_curiouschimp at hotmail dotcom_spam> wrote in message
> news:ODYypTqcFHA.2076@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > Hello:
> >
> > I was running WinXP off a 2 partition HD. Primary partition crashed. I
> > have a bunch of confidential docs on the second partition. I stuck the
> > drive into an external enclosure but my laptop couldnt copy the
encrypted
> > files.
> >
> > I got a new HD, stuck it in the original machine, installed fresh WinXP,
> > but
> > that machine couldnt read the files either. I restored an early image
of
> > WinXP on my crashed partition, stuck that back in the machine, and
couldnt
> > copy or read the files either.
> >
> > Now, my orig partition logged in as admin with a password; none of my
> > reimaged or reinstalled XP boots had that.
> >
> > Question:
> >
> > Can I boot to my orig UID and PW, on a NEW HD partition, and unencrypt
> > these
> > files when the old HD is in an external enclosure? Or do I need to boot
> > the
> > ORIG HD, with my UID and PW, to unencrypt?
> >
> > Or am I SOL?
> >
> > I suppose this data isnt absolutely necessary, as I have tax returns and
> > hardcopy, but I want to give it a shot.
> >
> >
> >
> If you encrypted the data and did not save a backup of the Encryption Keys
> to floppy or CD, as you were promoted to do, then you are indeed SOL. The
> encryption algorithms used are for all intents and purposes unbreakable.
>
> Next time, be absolutely certain to back up your keys!!!!
>
> Bobby
>
>

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