Windows 2000 encrypted files

[B]

Well, I just switched OS last night, from windows 2000 to
Windows XP Pro and I have a problem. After I finished up
the installation, I went to the C:\Documents and
Settings\<my2Kuser> folder and copyed the Windows 2000 My
Documents folder to the C:\Documents and
Settings\<myXPuser> folder. I don't know why, but all the
files in the folder were encrypted, and when I go to the
properties, and turn off file encryption it gives me an
error saying that it cannot decrypt any of the files. How
can I decrypt them? I can't even open the files that were
created on my Windows 2000 OS, and I need them. Thanks.

[Nicholas]

HOW TO: Remove File Encryption in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;308993

Without a backup of the original Encryption Certificate Key, encrypted files
are unrecoverable as they will stay encrypted forever. There is no recovery
method since the encryption algorithm is now completely different with a reinstall
of Windows XP.

See if the following article helps in any way:

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421

Best Practices for the Encrypting File System
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;223316

Encrypting File System in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/deploy/CryptFS.asp

EFS Files Appear Corrupted When You Open Them
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;329741

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Nicholas

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[Roger Abell]

Do you still have the W2k system ?
The most direct thing to do is to decrypt the files
on the W2k system where they were encrypted.

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Roger Abell
Microsoft MVP (Windows, Security)
MCSE (W2k3,W2k,Nt4) MCDBA

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