How to Retrieve Encrypted Files on Windows 7?

windows 7 data recovery”Hello there! I am using Windows 7 operating system in my computer. Something really bad happened yesterday due to which I have lost all the encrypted files that were saved in my Windows 7 system’s logical drive. Here is my situation I've saved encrypted files on Windows 7 on regular IDE disk. When I was deleting some unneeded files from my hard drive, I accidently deleted folders which contained encrypted files. Is there any way in which I can recover get back deleted encrypted files deleted from Windows 7 system; I have my decryption key saved. Thanks in advance!”

Windows 7 is the latest operating system releases of Microsoft that has clearly changed the way people look at computers. Windows 7 OS is designed in such a way that almost all users find it convenient in performing some tasks that has to be carried out. Likewise, users encrypt their files to prevent unauthorized access of important information; but luck doesn’t favor users in all situations and they may face deletion or loss of encrypted files from Windows 7 computer due to the reasons as listed below:

  • Editing or making some changes in the registry contents can at times lead to loss of your encrypted files from Windows 7 system
  • Deleting ser account may delete encrypted files from Windows 7 hard drive
  • Using Shift +delete keys to erase files can permanently delete selected encrypted files
  • Emptying Recycle Bin may remove encrypted files deleted by mistake from any partitions on Windows 7 hard disk

Upon facing the above mentioned issues, one would have thought that if data backup was regularly done then it would have been much easier to get back encrypted files that have been deleted or lost from the system. Well not to worry now! You can make use of Yodot File Recovery software that provides appropriate solution.

Encrypted File Recovery Tool:

With the use of reliable file recovery application such as Yodot File Recovery software, one can easily get back deleted / lost encrypted files from your Windows 7 system in a minimum amount of time. This application has superior scanning techniques that make sure all deleted or missing encrypted files are restored from Windows 7 hard disk. This read only tool does not alter or change the contents of original file while regaining files from Windows 7 system. This file retrieval tool can get back restore deleted files from flash drive on Windows 7 and also supports file recovery from external hard drive, memory card, iPod and other storage drives on Windows 7 OS. Other than Windows 7, users can restore encrypted files from desktop and laptop hard disk drives installed with Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 operating system.

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Simple steps to get encrypted files back on Windows 7:

  • Download and install Yodot File Recovery tool in the system by with help of admin account
  • Run the software and click on ‘Deleted File Recovery’ or ‘Lost File Recovery’ from the main screen of utility
  • After selecting desired option, from the next screen mark the drive from where data has to be recovered
  • Once the drive has been selected, proceed to next window to mark file types that needs to be rescued
  • Now, start the scanning procedure which gets completed in a short duration of time
  • As soon as scanning of Windows 7 hard drive gets completed, you can view the rescued encrypted files
  • Select files that needs to be saved and choose relevant destination location as required by user on Windows 7 system or on external storage drive

Things to Remember:

  • Double check the encrypted files before deleting them from your Windows 7 system
  • Regularly update antivirus protection to prevent virus attacks on your computer
  • Keep backup of important files to overcome loss or corruption of files and folders from Windows 7

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