Windows 10: Restoring users from Windows.old to open encrypted files

Discus and support Restoring users from Windows.old to open encrypted files in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I recently had a computer failure which led me to reinstall windows. After reinstalling I noticed my old user was in windows.old. I have some... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by mbn3, Oct 30, 2020.

  1. MBN3
    mbn3 Win User

    Restoring users from Windows.old to open encrypted files


    I recently had a computer failure which led me to reinstall windows.

    After reinstalling I noticed my old user was in windows.old.

    I have some encrypted files on another drive, but the keys to them are with that now deactivated user account.

    I made no .pfx files, so I want to reactivate the account.


    Is there a way to restore a user from windows.old and be able to log in using said user?

    :)
     
    mbn3, Oct 30, 2020
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  2. TROYRAE360
    troyrae360 Win User

    Windows XP file encryption

    LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption
     
    troyrae360, Oct 30, 2020
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  3. AMITSHARMA0903
    AmitSharma0903 Win User
    How to Restore Deleted OLD User Account in Windows 10

    Hello Greg,

    Thanks for your Reply. I Recover My all Encrypt File but lost Encrypt File Key Certificate! Also, Recover Old user Account Data. I think If I can Restore My Old User Account ID, Then I can use that ID to create a New Certificate to open those Encrypt File.
     
    AmitSharma0903, Oct 30, 2020
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  4. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    Restoring users from Windows.old to open encrypted files

    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, Oct 30, 2020
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