Windows 10: Encryption Issue After Reinstalling Windows 11

Discus and support Encryption Issue After Reinstalling Windows 11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I recently reinstalled Windows 11 while keeping my files on Drive D intact. However, after the reinstallation, I found that I could no longer access my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ธนวัตน์ เเสงจันทร์, Feb 2, 2025.

  1. ธนวัตน์ เเสงจันทร์
    ธนวัตน์ เเสงจันทร์ Win User

    Encryption Issue After Reinstalling Windows 11


    I recently reinstalled Windows 11 while keeping my files on Drive D intact. However, after the reinstallation, I found that I could no longer access my files. Before reinstalling Windows, I had encrypted these files using Windows' built-in encryption. I suspect that the encryption keys or certificates were lost during the reinstallation process.I have already tried the following solutions, but none have worked:Logging in with my original Microsoft account.Changing file ownership and permissions.Using the cipher /d command in Command Prompt.I would appreciate any guidance on recovering my encry

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    ธนวัตน์ เเสงจันทร์, Feb 2, 2025
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  2. TROYRAE360
    troyrae360 Win User

    Windows XP file encryption

    LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption
     
    troyrae360, Feb 2, 2025
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  3. HYBRID_THEORY
    Hybrid_theory Win User
    Windows XP file encryption

    My suggestion to you is to look into what kind of encryption the program used, and look for a way to break that type of encryption. Sorry I can't say a specific program for sure.
     
    Hybrid_theory, Feb 2, 2025
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  4. ADITYA_ROY
    Aditya_Roy Win User

    Encryption Issue After Reinstalling Windows 11

    Encrypted drive then reinstalled Windows and now can't get in!?!?!?

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand that you are unable to access the encrypted drive after re-installing Windows, we will look into this for you. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.



    • Did you enabled BitLocker on the hard drive before reinstallation of Windows 10?
    • Are you getting any option to enter a BitLocker Recovery key?
    • What is the error message you receive when you try to login to the PC?


    However, if you have encrypted the drive using BitLocker password, I would suggest you to enter the key to decrypt the drive, and you can refer the article

    Find my BitLocker recovery key    .



    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to post your query in
    TechNet forums, where we have expertise and support professionals
    who are well equipped with the knowledge on Windows BitLocker & Windows drive encryption to assist you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.



    For further information on BitLocker Device encryption and decryption you can refer these articles.

    Device encryption in Windows 10

    Disable-BitLocker

    Overview of BitLocker Device Encryption in Windows
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    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Feb 2, 2025
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