I just installed Windows 7 RC1 from having Windows XP SP3. However i had some NTFS encrypted files on Win XP which i forgot to decrypt before upgrading, and i did not backup the certificate.
Thankfully, the Windows 7 install backed up my old windows directory to Windows.Old.
I managed to find the Certificated in "C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Anthony\Application Data\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\My\Certificates\".
I proceeded to import this certificate with certmgr.msc.
However, after i had done this, i could still not Copy, Open or Modify these files. The only thing i could do with them was move them around, or toggle the Read-Only and Hidden attributes.
If i try to copy them i get "You need permission to perform this action" although it clearly states the owner as "Blackangel\Anthony" in the file properties and that i have Full Access to it.
If i try to remove the encryption by unticking the "Encrypt contents to secure data" box in Advanced settings, as soon as i click "Apply" i get an "Access is denied" message.
Also, if i click "Details" next to "Encrypt contents to secure data" the user that is in there is "Anthony(Anthony@BLACKANGEL)" which is me. And the certificate Thumbnail is identical to the one i imported from my Windows.old directory.
Also, if i try to add a new certificate i get "To add users to this file, you must have access to the file and Write or Modify permissions for it", which i seemingly do have.
Despite all evidence seemingly pointing to the fact that i should be able to copy/modify this file or remove the encryption i still am unable to.
Perhaps i am missing something, and i'd be extremely grateful to anyone who may be able to help, as these files are very valuable to me.
Thanks very much in advance,
Anthony Donato.
Thankfully, the Windows 7 install backed up my old windows directory to Windows.Old.
I managed to find the Certificated in "C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Anthony\Application Data\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\My\Certificates\".
I proceeded to import this certificate with certmgr.msc.
However, after i had done this, i could still not Copy, Open or Modify these files. The only thing i could do with them was move them around, or toggle the Read-Only and Hidden attributes.
If i try to copy them i get "You need permission to perform this action" although it clearly states the owner as "Blackangel\Anthony" in the file properties and that i have Full Access to it.
If i try to remove the encryption by unticking the "Encrypt contents to secure data" box in Advanced settings, as soon as i click "Apply" i get an "Access is denied" message.
Also, if i click "Details" next to "Encrypt contents to secure data" the user that is in there is "Anthony(Anthony@BLACKANGEL)" which is me. And the certificate Thumbnail is identical to the one i imported from my Windows.old directory.
Also, if i try to add a new certificate i get "To add users to this file, you must have access to the file and Write or Modify permissions for it", which i seemingly do have.
Despite all evidence seemingly pointing to the fact that i should be able to copy/modify this file or remove the encryption i still am unable to.
Perhaps i am missing something, and i'd be extremely grateful to anyone who may be able to help, as these files are very valuable to me.
Thanks very much in advance,
Anthony Donato.
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