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decrypting file: error applying attributes an error occurred applying attributes to the file: path:\filename access is denied Error Applying Attributes. I am the administrator of this computer

Windows XP Pro. Encrypted file name is colored green. I get an error decrypting a file: An Error occured applying attributes to the file: path:\filename access is denied. I am the administrator of this computer from installation of Windows XP. Under Details: Users that can transparently access this file is my user name. Running MMC and Looking under Console Root/ Certificates (local computer)/Trusted Root Certification Authorities/Certificates is my admin. Properties shows Enable all purposes for this certificate, "Encrypting File System" is checked.

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krunsh1

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Yes, I have ownership of the file. I tried to encrypt and decrypt another file and it works ok. I tried to decrypt in safe mode...no sucess. Perhaps from Microsoft the NOTE: You must be the original encrypter of the file or a designated recovery agent for the file to decrypt. I have been the only user of this computer. If I changed my username at some point would that have an effect? I can't recall if i had, since I have other computers. (I encrypted the files I want to decrypt about 2 years ago). Thanks for your response.

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