Windows 10: recovering encrypted file

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  1. AZADLIKHON
    azadlikhon Win User

    recovering encrypted file


    My PC was attacked by .coot ransomware, which encrypted all of my files. Is there any way to recover the files?

    :)
     
    azadlikhon, Nov 2, 2019
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  2. VANESSA SOHTUN
    Vanessa Sohtun Win User

    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.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Nov 2, 2019
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  3. TROYRAE360
    troyrae360 Win User
    Windows XP file encryption

    LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption
     
    troyrae360, Nov 2, 2019
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  4. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    recovering encrypted file

    How to open recovered encrypted files

    Hi Navid,

    Thank you for responding.

    I understand that you are facing difficulty in recovering the encrypted files without the certificates.

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • How exactly have you tried to create an encryption for the files and folders?
    • Were you able to see any error message/ error code when you try to open these files/ folders?

    Reply to the post with the required information, we will be happy to help you accordingly.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 2, 2019
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