Files encrpted, admn account deleted...

Sorry for the question. I think there are a lot of questions about the encrypted files in the community. but my reason for asking this question once again, it's that I DELETED my admn user account. I have encrypted files with this account. do not add a recovery agent. and then created another account admn and remove account original admn with I have the encrypted files. (Yes, I know im stupid).

Yes, there is a chance that I can get those files back?
Thanks in advance...

Yes, there is a "possibility", you can recover these files.  If it is a recent event, it is possible that a "System Restore" at a time where this admin account was back this account and, therefore, your access to the encrypted files:

"How to restore Windows XP to a previous state"
  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084 >

If this does not work, it is always possible that the necessary certificates can still exist in a form any in one of your files somewhere on your drive or registry.  You can look in the "AEFSDR" (Advanced EFS Data Recovery)program.  It is not free or cheap, but it has a free trial version that will tell you whether or not your data recovery is possible with this program before you pay.  Note that this program does not bypass any protection of Microsoft... you always need to know the user name and password for the account that created the original encryption certificate.

If you insist to continue using the Encrypting File System (EFS), make sure you read the following article:
"Best Practices for encrypting file system"
  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/223316 >
In particular the paragraph titled "why you should back up your certificate.

Rather than the EFS, I advise to use the freeware "Truecrypt".  It works on all variants of Windows 2000 (not only of the 'Pro' versions) and file names are hidden.  I have used for more than ten years and have not lost any file due to oversight or Windows crashes.  If you remember the password, you will have access.

Apologize not to ask your question.

HTH,
JW

Tags: Windows

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