Windows 10: how to recover encrypted files on new windows 10 os?

Hello,


I have the following problem: Due to problems with the Windows 1809 Update, I had to completly reinstall my Windows 10. On my old Windows 10 OS, I had some files which I encrypted (right-click on file -> properties -> advanced -> encrypt contents to secure data). I have a whole backup of the encrypted files and my old C: drive, but I forgot to decrypt them. Is it possible to decrypt them now ? I think I have to import some keys which are stored on the old C: drive, but I don't know how to do that or if it's the right way at all.


thanks for any help


[moved to English language forums]

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Windows XP file encryption

LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption

 

How to open recovered encrypted files

Hi Navid,

Thank you for posting in Community.

We understand your concern and we will provide the assistance required to help you resolve the issue.

You can lose access to encrypted files if you install a new operating system or upgrade your current one, or if your current operating system fails. The following steps can help you regain access to encrypted files.

As you have stated that, the recovered files belonged to the previous OS I would suggest that you transfer the encrypted files to an external drive and perform the steps mentioned below:

• Insert the USB that your certificate and key are saved on.
• Open Certificate Manager open Run Command and type
  certmgr.msc in the dialog box, and then press Enter.‌
  

Note: If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

In the left pane, click Personal.

• Click the Action menu, point to All Tasks, and then click
  Import. This opens the Certificate Import wizard
  and then click Next.
• Click Browse and navigate to the file's location, click
  Open, and then click Next.
• If you have navigated to the right location but don't see the certificate you are importing, then, in the list next to the
  File name box, click Personal Information Exchange.
• Type the password, select the Mark this key as exportable check box, and then click
  Next.
• Click Place all certificates in the following store, confirm that the
  Personal store is indicated, click Next, and then click
  Finish.
• After you import the certificate, you should have access to the encrypted files.

Hope this information helps.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.