Can't copy encrypted file back to a newly re-built machine ?

Dear Experts
I copied/backed up files from a clients machine without realizing that some were encrypted!
Then I performed a 'clean install' of WXP Pro on it.
Maybe she has the 'key', but regardless...........is there a way to at least copy the files back to her machine?

OS SecurityWindows XPEncryption

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Pete Long

8/22/2022 - Mon

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Brian Pierce

4/11/2008

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flubbster

4/11/2008

Some encrypted file recovery solutions, including a manual one utilizing a hex editor and filemon... not for the faint of heart, but doable.

good luck!

http://www.beginningtoseethelight.org/efsrecovery/

MattMiller747

4/11/2008

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THANKS If she doesn't have the KEY, I'm going to try the Elcomsoft software if she's desperate!
I'll let you know if that works!

bbao

4/22/2008

done?

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Brian Pierce

6/2/2008

As far as Im concerned, I gave a correct answer