Windows 10: I'm trying to decrypt files that were by mistake encrypted, but the option in the...

I'm trying to decrypt files that were by mistake encrypted, but the option in the properties window is greyed out and I can't uncheck the box.Waiting for an answer. Thank you!

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Decryption of encrypted files

Hi,

One of our employee deleted and encrypted the files in the F: drive using cipher.exe command. While trying to recover them with a third party software, the deleted files are showing and all of them are encrypted. Can anyone suggest how can i decrypt and
recover all the deleted data back?

 

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.

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Decrypt Encrypted Files and folders Backed up from Win 7 to Win 10

Hi Dania,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

Do you remember how did you encrypt those files in Windows 7?

I appreciate your efforts and time. Sorry to know that the issue persists.

If you have not tried decrypting using a encryption key, then I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

Encrypt or decrypt a folder or file: Windows help & learning

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.