I need to know if it is possible to recover files encrypted in Windows
XP when the operating system has been reinstalled. Here is my
situation: my PC has two hard drives: one that contains the operating
system and programs and the other containing all my documents. Some of
the folders on the second hard drive are encrypted using EFS in
Windows XP. On the first hard drive I previously had Windows XP Home
Edition installed. I formatted that drive and installed Windows XP
Professional. Now I am unable to access the files in the encrypted
folders on the second hard drive. How do I recover these folders
without purchasing more software (if this is possible)? Will tip
generously for an answer that fixes my problem.