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Guapo - 30 Nov 2003 05:09 GMT

Is there a way to remove files encrypted by someone else with an admin
account?

My problem is the following. My XP machine was used in a DOMANIN and
I used to encrypt my account profile files under my domain account.
Now that my machine is not part of a domain I'd like to remove some
Temp files which were created and encrypted with the DOMAIN account so
that I can completely remove that profile. I have tried logging in as
administrator, taking ownership of the files to remove them but I
always get an access denied. Any help would be appreciated. Some of
the files in question reside under
C:\Documents and Settings\MYPROFILE\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary
Internet Files\Content.IE5\

On a different topic, is there an XP command to export a user profile
including all the Outlook settings?

Thanks.

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anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com - 30 Nov 2003 07:15 GMT

i am having the same problem if you have any info please
send it on to me, it would be much appreciated.
my email is jarradzam@pcpro.net.au

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Steven L Umbach - 30 Nov 2003 22:37 GMT

You are on the right track. You can delete encrypted files with proper permissions
without being able to open them. Try taking ownership at the parent folder where the
files reside and then select the option to replace owner on subcontainers and objects
to see if that helps. See the link on profile copying. I have not tried it myself
yet, so let me know if it helps. --- Steve

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;811151

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