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Encryption issues upon switiching to windows7 from windows xp
i encrypted my text documents on my previously installed windows xp professional and without removing their encryption, i installed windows 7 ultimate. now i am unable to view those documents. access denied is being shown. how can i now remove encryption off those documents?
OS windows 7 Ultimate x32 CPU pentium dual core 3.2Ghz Memory Kingston ddr3 2Gb Graphics Card(s) Nvidia 1gb Sound Card n/a Monitor(s) Displays LG Flatron E700sh Hard Drives Western digital 1 TB
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Unless you made a recovery key before you removed the old installation or made a backup of the old installation...Those files are now lost.
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