Windows 10: How do I access encrypted File?

Discus and support How do I access encrypted File? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I recently did a factory reset of my PC. Before i did that, i moved an encrypted file to a thumb drive. I have a new user account and PC name and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by xJBobbyx, Jul 31, 2023.

  1. XJBOBBYX
    xJBobbyx Win User

    How do I access encrypted File?


    I recently did a factory reset of my PC. Before i did that, i moved an encrypted file to a thumb drive. I have a new user account and PC name and cannot access the encrypted file on the thumb drive. I do not recall how I encrypted the file, but chances are it was encrypted with something available in windows 11 Pro. All online suggestions were insufficient. I tried using command prompt as well.I know the Account and PC name + Password that was used when encrypting the file, but I don't know if that is any advantage.

    :)
     
    xJBobbyx, Jul 31, 2023
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  2. TROYRAE360
    troyrae360 Win User

    Windows XP file encryption

    LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption
     
    troyrae360, Jul 31, 2023
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  3. ROMANRENCKI
    RomanRencki Win User
    Accessing encrypted files

    I have files on my backup hard drive which I cannot access - they have little padlock symbols on them.

    After trying many different things, I get two messages:

    1. There is a problem decrypting the files - access denied (or words to that effect)

    2. "You need administrator permission to access this file" I am listed as the administrator on this computer.

    I did not knowingly encrypt these files, just backed them up on the HD.

    When I go through "properties" the permissions I see against my name have grey ticks, rather than black ones.

    This suggests they are not actually effective/available.

    Please help!!
     
    RomanRencki, Jul 31, 2023
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  4. JAAP V. EKRIS
    Jaap v. Ekris Win User

    How do I access encrypted File?

    File Encryption

    Yes,

    That is indeed the way to do it. Please observe the following:

    • Turning off the encryption setting does not remove encryption
    • Hard resetting your device destroys the only copy of the encryption key, and thus your access to these precious pictures.
    I would suggest copying them reguraly, or you can automate this using Microsoft's MyPhone service (free).

    Jaap

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    Jaap v. Ekris, Jul 31, 2023
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