How to remove file encryption

[Willi]

Today when i logged in my system using a user id and i have encrypted some files on my hard disk and then i deleted that account. Now i have created a new account. The problem is that when i am trying to remove the encryption by logging in the new account, i am unable to do it. I have used the same user-name and password, then to i am getting this problem. I am looking to find a solution in order to solve this issue, so can you suggest me a solution for this problem. I will be waiting for your reply, so please post you reply as early as possible.

[Villiers]

Even i am getting the same problem on my system. In my case i am trying to decrypt the file from the same account, from which i have encrypted the file, but then to i am not able to do it. I am making the use of Windows XP OS on my system. I urgently need that file, so is there anyone who can provide the solution faster to me. I will be greatly thankful to you if you do this. Please help. Thanks.

[Akiraa]

If the user is encrypting a file, then the encryption keys is stored inside the SID of the user. If you have deleted your user account, i think that you will not be able to decrypt the file again, because you have deleted the account and along with that the encryption keys is deleted, without the encryption key you will not be able to decrypt the file .

[DanielV]

I have a solution for this problem, so you can try this out.

1. First you will have to make the use of the Windows Explorer.
2. This will help you in locating the encrypted file for the decryption process.
3. Now you will require to right-click on the file which is encrypted.
4. After doing that click on the Properties.
5. Inside properties go to the General tab and then to the Advanced.
6. You will need to secure data check box by clicking to clear the Encrypt contents.
7. Now click OK twice.
8. You are done with the process.

I think if you will try this solution it might help you in solving your problem.