Laptop Windows crash - attempting to recover data

[dearjohn]

I have a Dell 4150 and Windows became corrupt. So far Dell has only been able to tell me to reformat and start over, but I need the recent data (mostly graphics files) off of my disc. I purchased an ide to usb enclosure, removed the drive from the laptop and was able to access it immediately from my desktop. I was in heaven until I realized that I had password protected my data. It won't let me copy the protected files to my desktop. I know the password, of course. Do I have any hope in recovering these files?

 

[linney]

Advanced EFS Data Recovery

http://www.elcomsoft.com

How to De-crypt Encrypted files on a Stand Alone machine
thread779-390584

post crash re-installation
thread779-915672

EFS Data Recovery Agent - How do I do this?
thread779-974529

An encrypted file or folder is decrypted if you CAN? copy it to a volume that is not an NTFS file system volume (ie. CD or Floppy disks).

308991 - HOW TO: Share Access to an Encrypted File in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308991&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

302093 - HOW TO: Prevent Files from Being Encrypted When Copied to a Server

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302093&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

308993 - HOW TO: Remove File Encryption in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308993&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

EFS Related Information
241201 HOW TO: Back Up Your Encrypting File System Private Key in Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;241201

242296 How to Restore an EFS Private Key for Encrypted Data Recovery

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;242296

You could always return the drive to the Laptop and post back here (new thread) and try and solve the original error, if it is resolvable?