[RESOLVED] [XP] Decryption Help Needed!
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    Resolved [RESOLVED] [XP] Decryption Help Needed!

    Recently had to reformat my hard drive and do a fresh install of XP Pro, which was fine as I backed up all my files, software etc. Problem is I have encrypted files which I know the password for, but cannot open due to the encryption software used now being missing! I know it sounds dumb but I think it was something pre-installed when i bought my system (I could encrypt just by right clicking then setting a password). Is there any software available to decrypt files encypted by other programs? As i said I have the passwords. I previously had XP Home.

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    Hi unseenforce, welcome to Virtual Dr

    Any decent encryption software will create files that are effectively uncrackable - there would be no point to it otherwise. What is the file extension of the files? Maybe we can track down the software that created them.
    Nick.

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    Just says filename.jpeg.encrypted. I can remember that the thumbnails used to show a detective/spy guy in a hat; like bogart or someone, under a prohibited red circle?

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    Gonna be hard to pin down unlesss its popular and someone else uses it.
    Was it a freeware tool or did you obtain a licence?
    If you select the properties of the file are there any clues there?

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    It is probably using a technique called steganography if it is a jpeg. Have a look at the list of software at the bottom of this article and see if you can recognise what the app was:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steganography
    Nick.

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    Hi unseenforce,
    Any chance you made a drive image as a part of your backup sometime?
    Chas

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    Sorry, should've said; the file was a Jpeg anyway. The file extension is filename.encrypted. No clues in the properties either.

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    Sorted It!!!

    Found the software on Packard Bell site. Cheers for the help tho' !

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    You're very welcome
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