NTFS encryption

[FleaPython]

i recently formatted and reinstalled windows XP pro on my computer.now i cannot access the encrypted files on the NTFS partition on the drive.i had used just the basic encryption that XP provides with NTFS.how do i go bout recovering the files??

[drvarunmehta]

You can only access the encrypted data if you saved the encryption key. I doubt you did that because otherwise you wouldn't be asking this question. Without the key there is no way to access the data.

[freshseasons]

I'm sorry FleaPython but drvarunmehta is right......There is no real way to get that Data back....you should always save the Encrption key ...
I guess that Encryption feature in windows Xp is with a purpose...

[prankzter]

where is the 'encryption key' neway??

[PraKs]

Uhh Now Dont misunderstand me

As far as I know, While doing encryption only Try to export a certificate ya.

So that even u format, By Using that certificate.. U can recover..

I will advice as - Use PGP For encryption..
Download from - www.pgp.com - ItS Free

Hey Know what ! Use Winzip v9.0 , Coz the new version supports Password protection As well as Encryption.too

U can have simple Winzip Encryption As well as Hi-Fi 128 & 256 Bit Cipher Encryption too..

Enjoy

[FleaPython]

i still have the WINDOWS and the PROGRAM FILES folders from the old installation. Is there anyway i can extract the certificate from them?