Decrypt Encrypted files in Windows XP

[zegulas]

I had ecrypted some images in Windows XP, then something went wrong with the OS and I had to re-install XP and now the files which were encrypted show "invalid image" when opened. What can I do to recover them?

[cybercool10]

Maybe This should help you : Decrypt Encrypted files on Windows XP

[zegulas]

Well the problem is I had reinstalled XP, so lost the original certificates or something which is required to recover the files, now is there any chance to atleast copy the files somewhere?
I will seek for the solution later on, on how to recover them!

[redhat]

There is a way out, if you have admin privileges and Win XP Pro
You can gain owner rights to those files, its there somewhere on this forum, search for it, mostly goobimama was the one who posted that....
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Posted again:
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881
My Docs folder access denied after XP reinstall. PLS HELP! :'(

[zegulas]

@redhat thanks for the time and effort of yours, but the solution you gave was for permission to files & folders and I am facing a problem of Encryption!

[cybercool10]

@OP : Did you went through the link i gave earlier ?

[redhat]

You encrypted the files using Windows Encryption na??
Did you bother to read the threads completely??
Windows Encryption happens by binding the profile ID's...
In this case, if you take ownership, you'll be able to access those folders...