Encrypted Files recovery?

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Anderson Chan

Hi All,

I recently crashed my Windows XP laptop when I was playing
around with the installation of the Checkpoint VPN
SecuRemote Client software. The CP VPN client
uninstallation corrupted my general Windows XP Logon
scripts and now I am not able to logon to my Windows XP in
any methods.

I am planning to use my windows XP CD-ROM to repair my
Windows XP OS but I am worrying if I can recover my user
account encrypted files after doing that. Is there any
procedures that I need to pay attention and is there
any "ticks" that I can recover the data after repairing my
windows os with the XP CD-ROM?

Desperatedly need your help!

Thanks!
Cheers,
Anderson
 
Hi Waitak,

Thanks for your comment. But too bad the posted solution
doesn't work for me. I tried all the methods already and
the windows goes to blue screen and restart everytime
whatever option I chosen. I am sure the SecuRemote
software corrupted some file in the logon kernal and that
lead to the problem... if I don't do a CD-ROM repair.. I
am afraid there is no way for me to get the system back to
work...

Well.. but I am still worrying my account encrypted files.

Cheers,
Anderson
 
Anderson said:
Hi All,

I recently crashed my Windows XP laptop when I was playing
around with the installation of the Checkpoint VPN
SecuRemote Client software. The CP VPN client
uninstallation corrupted my general Windows XP Logon
scripts and now I am not able to logon to my Windows XP in
any methods.

I am planning to use my windows XP CD-ROM to repair my
Windows XP OS but I am worrying if I can recover my user
account encrypted files after doing that. Is there any
procedures that I need to pay attention and is there
any "ticks" that I can recover the data after repairing my
windows os with the XP CD-ROM?

Desperatedly need your help!

Thanks!
Cheers,
Anderson
Click to expand...

If you haven't made a backup copy of the encryption key, then you may
indeed lose access to your encrypted files if you run a repair. I can't
say for sure, but you are right to ask this!

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-the small one

All postings carry no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied.
Proceed at your own risk, and perform system and data backups prior to
making changes to your system, and on a regular basis, to protect your
system.
 
Anderson said:
Thanks for your comment. But too bad the posted solution
doesn't work for me. I tried all the methods already and
the windows goes to blue screen and restart everytime
whatever option I chosen. I am sure the SecuRemote
software corrupted some file in the logon kernal and that
lead to the problem... if I don't do a CD-ROM repair.. I
am afraid there is no way for me to get the system back to
work...

Well.. but I am still worrying my account encrypted files.
Click to expand...

You can also try "Advanced EFS Data Recovery" software:
http://www.elcomsoft.com/aefsdr.html

--
Sincerely yours,
Vladimir

Vladimir Katalov
Managing Director
ElcomSoft Co.Ltd.
Member of Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP)
Member of Russian Cryptology Association
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http://www.elcomsoft.com/art.html (Advanced Registry Tracer)
http://www.elcomsoft.com/prs.html (Password Recovery Software)
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