WinXP EFS NTFS
29 October 2008, 03:16 AM
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WinXP EFS NTFS
Im trying to recover a directory on an NTFS drive, that was secured using the WinXP Encrypted File System. The OS was re-installed over the top and the directory/directories are now inaccessible. Any helpful suggestions appreciated.
29 October 2008, 08:47 PM
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Yep was going to say the same
You need a copy of the original encryption key otherwise its gone for good im afraid
I got asked shedloads of encryption questions on my exams and I think your the first person to ask since I took the exams many years ago LOL
You need a copy of the original encryption key otherwise its gone for good im afraid
I got asked shedloads of encryption questions on my exams and I think your the first person to ask since I took the exams many years ago LOL
29 October 2008, 10:37 PM
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I do have, bar about 7-10 days worth. I don't have a full backup of course, or I wouldn't be asking.....
I realise that there isn't an option within XP: but I had hoped that there'd be a Linux based OS tool that can defeat the encryption. MS 'encryption' always used to be half-arsed at best.
I realise that there isn't an option within XP: but I had hoped that there'd be a Linux based OS tool that can defeat the encryption. MS 'encryption' always used to be half-arsed at best.
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