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decrypt encrypted files: how to make that .cer file

hi all,
i need create a cer (certificate file .cer) to send to someone so he will be able to decrypt encrypted files on a network drive
can someone tell me where and how i must create a certificate for DECRYPTION
tks a lot
karel

SheharyaarSaahil

Hello karel_jespers =)

Read here, may be u can get some idea :)
http://www.derkeiler.com/Newsgroups/microsoft.public.windows.server.security/2004-03/0067.html

karel_jespers

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hi sheharyaarsaahil,
on the xp when i install the pfx the client can decrypt the files
when i install the cer for another client he cannot decrypt the files

why does the public key install (cer) does not allow the client to decrypt a files
tks
karel

SheharyaarSaahil

ok karel.... u are saying that u exported the .pfx and then exported .cer
then u went to client system and run .pfx file and then added the .cer !!
this worked !!

but when u did the same on another system, it didn't work..... is it right or am i going to south here :-?

karel_jespers

ASKER

hi sheraryaarsaahil,
what happens:
using the cipher command i created a pfx (privat key) and cer (public key)

when i tested both key by installing them an then trying to decrypt the files
it worded after installing the pfx

and when installing the cer on another system , i cant decrypt the files

karel

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