I had to re-install XP, and could then not access my encrypted files in my data partition. I've tried understanding cipher, but to no avail. Can anyone shortcut what is so far two days heavy ...

Encrypting files on your computer helps to secure your data from unauthorized access. Microsoft Windows features the native ability to encrypt files and folders on your hard drives and removable media ...

So my Windows XP install decides to become completely unbootable.. fine.. i'll just reinstall windows xp.. which i did. Now im on my new installation, but on a different partition i had some encrypted ...