I have lost my EFS (ENCRYPTING File System) to change my OS. How can I recover my data.

Some time ago I encrypt my jpeg with password file. I changed the operating system yesterday. by the operating system to format I lost my certificate EFS (ENCRYPTING File System) and at the moment I have no backup certificates. so please help me, can I recover my data. If yes how?

Hello

Thanks for posting the request in the Microsoft community forums!

If your encryption key is lost or damaged and you don't have a way to recover your data, the data is lost. Also, you will lose data if you store your encryption key on a smart card and the smart card is damaged or lost. To make sure you can always access your encrypted data, you should back up your encryption certificate and key.

You can check the links for more information.

What is EFS (ENCRYPTING File System)?
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/what-is-encrypting-file-system-EFS

Back up certificates EFS (ENCRYPTING File System)
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/back-up-encrypting-file-system-EFS-certificate

Encrypting File System (EFS): recommended links
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/encrypting-file-system-EFS-recommended-links

Let us know if you need further help Windows operating system. We will be happy to help you. We at Microsoft, strive for excellence and provide our customers with the best support.

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