How to decrypt my backup files after reformat the hard dirve

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  See this Microsoft Knowledge Base article to decrypt your files - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308993

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  Jim

  Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:34 PM

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  Thx, JimR1.
  
  But after having reformatted the hard drive, those backup files from it won't recognize me as original owner of all encrypted folders. 
  
  I can't complete the following steps to decrypt any file or folder, as the unhighlited "check" beside the Encrypt box just can't be cleared. 
  
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   Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
   
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   Right–click the file or folder that you want to encrypt, and then click Properties.
   
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   On the General tab, click Advanced.
   
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   Clear the Encrypt contents to secure data check box.
  

  Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:16 AM
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  I would try this forum where there may be someone with expertise in encryption and decryption - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support&lang=en&cr=US or maybe here - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups/reader.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin&lang=en&cr=US

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  Jim

  Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:34 AM

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