Windows 10: Error 0x80071771 The specified file could not be encrypted

Discus and support Error 0x80071771 The specified file could not be encrypted in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello. my laptop running Windows 11 Pro and I was encrypt a folder with bitlocker that contain files. one day, windows cumulative update ruined my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RubyKaslana, Jan 25, 2022.

  1. Error 0x80071771 The specified file could not be encrypted


    Hello. my laptop running Windows 11 Pro and I was encrypt a folder with bitlocker that contain files. one day, windows cumulative update ruined my laptop. I tried to uninstall the update but it's doesn't work. so I choose to re install my Windows 11.After everything is fine, my folder that encrypted cannot be open and cannot be decrypt. I find some answers from forum with error code 0x80071771. there's many things I tried. like add ownership folder to everyone, etc. but anyway when I try to change File ownership to personal, it's error 0x80071771 How to fix this? I have recovery key on my micr

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    RubyKaslana, Jan 25, 2022
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    Error: Error: 0x80071771, The Specified File Could Not Be Decrypted when accessing an Encrypted file

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you are unable to access the files that you have encrypted and you receive an error while decrypting the files.



    I suggest you to refer the suggestions provided by Shafeeq_Khan in the thread

    Error: 0x80071771, The Specified File Could Not Be Decrypted
    replied on April 14, 2019 and see if that helps in resolving the issue.



    Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Jan 25, 2022
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  3. CaKe06 Win User
    Error 0x80071771

    I'm attempting to access a file after upgrading to Win 10 but receive error 0x80071771: The specified file could not be encrypted. I've double checked and I am the owner of this file and have full rights (right click>properties>security>advance). The
    file was created prior to me upgrading to Win10 but I don't recall encrypting it. Is there a way to determine how this file was encrypted? Better yet is there a work around?
     
    CaKe06, Jan 25, 2022
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  4. Error 0x80071771 The specified file could not be encrypted

    encrypted files

    Hi Iman,

    Error message 0x80071771 means that you need to restore the file encryption key in order for you to decrypt the encrypted files. On the other hand, you can still try these steps and see if it will work:

    • Right-click the file or folder that you want to decrypt.
    • Click File ownership and click Personal.

    Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with Windows.
     
    Dennis Mop, Jan 25, 2022
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