Re: Encrypted data recovery on a stand-alone XP SP2 unit

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type "recover encrypted files" in the search bar...





Under "Pick a task" select "Recover an encrypted file or folder without the
file encryption certificate".



At the bottom you will read:

"You can recover an encrypted file or folder yourself if you have kept a
backup copy of your file encryption certificate and private key in a .pfx
file on a floppy disk. Use the import command from Certificates in Microsoft
Management Console (MMC) to import the .pfx file from the floppy disk into
the Personal store.

For more information about using Certificates in MMC, see Related Topics.



Good luck,

steve



"Gillies" <newsgroup2002@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:3KUhf.7761$e43.456427@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> I am planning to recover encrypted data (EFS) under XP SP2 from a dead
> stand-alone XP SP2 system. I want to be able to salvage those encrypted
> data and move it to a new XP SP2 installation eventually in the case of a
> disaster. What are the steps to follow in order to acheive this challenge
> ?
>
> I can configured a DRA and save the .cer and .pkf files for the old
> system. Will it be sufficient for the new system to recognize the
> encrypted data ?
>
> Thanks in advance to shed some light on this procedure.
>
> Gillies
>


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