EFS Decryption Problem



I have read all the posts I can find about this, and I still think my case
needs its own entry. So here goes...

I have not changed anything on my system. I built a new computer with new
parts, and removed all but the main hard drive from the old one. The files I
have encrypted are on a second partition of the remaining drive (under d:),
and I am trying to decrypt the files using the same user that encrypted them.

I did not do a system restore, reinstall or anything else that would
invalidate anything as far as I know. The only thing that may have occured is
a password change. Not reset, but change.

I am unable to decrypt my files, and I put my case before you. Any help will
be appreciated.

I have tried designating a recovery agent, doing an xcopy and zipping the
files to no avail. Always the "access denied" error.

I am in no way an expert on anything, but I have read and applied everything
I have found.

So, help me PLEASE!!
.



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