can't access encrypted files

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Alex B.

I'm running Windows XP SP2. I encrypted a couple of folders and checked the
files. I could read/write just fine after encryption.

I then exported my personal certificates using MMC and the Certificates
snap-in per Windows Help and Support. Then I copied the folder to another
drive to test the encryption. I could not access the copied folder using a
different user login. All good so far.

So then I logged back in as myself and went to access the original encrypted
folder and now I'm getting an access denied message!

So what gives? Anyone?

Thanks Alex
 
Solved the problem! I imported the saved certificate back into my original
user and it now works fine, whew! Apparently certificates cannot be shared
by more than one user on a given machine.
 
From: "Alex B." <[email protected]>

| Solved the problem! I imported the saved certificate back into my original
| user and it now works fine, whew! Apparently certificates cannot be shared
| by more than one user on a given machine.
|

Think about it...

That's the way it has to be. If a crook stole a notebook with its data being encrypted and
had the encryption certificate then the thief could then access the encrypted data.
 
Alex said:
I'm running Windows XP SP2. I encrypted a couple of folders and checked the
files. I could read/write just fine after encryption.

I then exported my personal certificates using MMC and the Certificates
snap-in per Windows Help and Support. Then I copied the folder to another
drive to test the encryption. I could not access the copied folder using a
different user login. All good so far.

So then I logged back in as myself and went to access the original encrypted
folder and now I'm getting an access denied message!

So what gives? Anyone?

Thanks Alex
Click to expand...
Try using Truecrypt instead truecrypt.org. No certificates just strong
password for virtual volume that can be copied, emailed and otherwise
moved around as needed.
 
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