decrypting a music file

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i am unable to decrypt my music files i encrypted a few days ago.
I used Windows encryption. It says "Access Denied". I clicked on
Properties-Advanced and unchecked the box "Encrypt contents to secure data".
 
cowan said:
i am unable to decrypt my music files i encrypted a few days ago.
I used Windows encryption. It says "Access Denied". I clicked on
Properties-Advanced and unchecked the box "Encrypt contents to
secure data".
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First - check the file/folder permissions.
How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421

Read *carefully* - do not just skim the page and start following
steps. There is important information there dependent on the
version of Windows XP


Second - did you follow 'Encrypting File System Best Practices'?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223316


Last - did you happen to change your logon password by any means as of late?
 
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