HELP! Recovering encrypted files after rebuild


  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #1

    HELP! Recovering encrypted files after rebuild


    O/S: Win 7 Ultimate

    I encryped a file share using the Properties "Encrypt this folder. . . " checkbox. I copied the folder and it's files to a USB drive as a backup (not an MSBackup, just a drag-n-drop copy).

    I have since had to rebuild my system. I reinstalled the same Win 7 system, on the same computer, using the same user and computer name.

    I now cannot do anything with the files or folders on the USB drive - cannot open, copy or delete the files.

    Obviously the security token associated with the new user account has changed. Any suggestions?
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  2. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #2

    The data is lost without a recovery key being made prior.
    That is how encryption works.
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