Steven
Sat Aug 09 16:46:31 CDT 2003
You can download Efsinfo. There is the possibility that your EFS private key is
corrupt which is why it is always recommended to export and save a copy of it. You
might try to use cipher command to decrypt files [built in]. You also need at least
list/read/execute ntfs permissions to the folder/files to be able to
ncrytp/decrypt. --- Steve
http://www.jsiinc.com/subh/tip3600/rh3684.htm
"MM" <mail24558@pop.net> wrote in message
news:00c301c35ebc$10faf290$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> I didn't reset the password so that's not it nor did I
> reinstall the O/S or change the profile.
>
> I have a NONtrusted personal root certificate that I
> issued, and a private key that corresponds to that
> certificate. And I was able to export the cert so I do
> know the password...
>
> Do I need the Win2000 resource kit to use EFS? Or can I
> download that utility separatly?
>
> Also, I did make sure that simple file sharing is off.
>
> Thanks
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> > If you reset your password in Computer Management
> instead of using
> >CRT-ALT-DELETE [you could try changing it to an old
> password], that may be the
> >problem or if you have reinstalled the operating system.
> The associated EFS private
> >key for the certificate must also be on the computer -
> the certificate will tell you
> >that on the first/general page. You can use the efsinfo
> utility to find out who can
> >decrypt the files and match certificate thumbprints if
> necessary. --- Steve
> >
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3Ben-
> us%3B243026
> >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
> us;Q290260
> >
http://is-it-true.org/nt/nt2000/atips/atips24.shtml
> >
> >"MM" <mail24558@pop.net> wrote in message
> >news:036501c35eaa$32100db0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> >> I have a problem decrypting files that were decrypted
> in
> >> XP Pro using the properties dialog box. I have searched
> >> the KB and cannot find a solution except for Win2000
> >> systems (264064). I followed the instructions and it
> did
> >> NOT work
> >>
> >> I have found the cert for "Encrpting File System" in IE
> >> Certificates tab. EVERYTHING is checked (except Client
> >> Authentication and Secure Email)
> >>
> >> I believe I'm the owner of the files (not certain how
> to
> >> verify this)
> >>
> >> I've searched hi and low for an answer and still can't
> >> decrpyt these files.
> >>
> >> HELP!
> >>
> >> TIA
> >> MM
> >
> >
> >.
> >