Windows 10: Windows 7 to windows 10 decryption of files

Discus and support Windows 7 to windows 10 decryption of files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So, I upgraded my pc from Windows 7 to Windows 10 using the custom install option, I unfortunately forgot to decrypt my encrypted files before doing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MetroidLover, May 26, 2021.

  1. Windows 7 to windows 10 decryption of files


    So, I upgraded my pc from Windows 7 to Windows 10 using the custom install option, I unfortunately forgot to decrypt my encrypted files before doing so, and now when I try to access them it tells me I can't.Is there anyways for me to find the decryption key on my PC and use it? I still have all the old files from Windows 7

    :)
     
    MetroidLover, May 26, 2021
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    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.
     
    Ahhzz, May 26, 2021
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  3. Installing Windows 10 using Windows 7 key

    Nope, you need to install Windows 10 first and make sure the Windows 7 key is transferred to your Windows account after you've installed Windows 10 (not quite sure how that works). I missed the last step and I could not activate Windows 10 after a re-install... Microsoft seem to have done everything they can to make it a PITA. Also, it's technically too late to do this now anyhow, as the upgrade offer has expired. But KMSPico works quite well...

    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
    TheLostSwede, May 26, 2021
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  4. Windows 7 to windows 10 decryption of files

    Windows 10 Snipping Tool on Windows 7

    All it is is one extra step beyond what is native to windows 10. Yes, technically it would be easier to have the functionality of print built in to the Windows 7 version, but you just have to save it ,and right click on it ,and print.

    As far as getting the windows 10 version into windows7. I know there was a way to get the old winpaint, so maybe there's a way to get the snipping tool into 10, I don't know.

    im curious if i could compress, and upload the application to this post? 7zip doesnt seem to be allowed
     
    jboydgolfer, May 26, 2021
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