How can I restore my local Encrypted File System recovery key?
John Savill
January 8, 2000
1 Min Read
A. If you backed up the local EFS recovery key to restore perform thefollowing:
Logon to the computer as the local Administrator account
Move to the directory containing the recovery key (it has a .pfx extension)
Right click on the file and select 'Install PFX' from the context menu
The Certificate import wizard will start, click Next
Click Next to confirm the file and folder
Enter the password used and click Next
Select 'Place all certificates in the following store' and click Browse
Select 'Personal' and click OK
Click Next and then select Finish
Click OK to the confirmation box
For other methods see KB article Q242296
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