I encrypted my files and folder in windows 10 pro education and I just reinstalled other version of windows 10 (only pro).
When I am trying to decrypt that file error is showing 0x800717771
How to fix encryption error 0x800717771?
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The Error Code 0x80071771 is an issue users encounter when trying to decrypt files after encrypting them with a built-in Encrypting File System (EFS) tool. Unfortunately, in some cases, the EFS might fail to apply a proper cryptographic key - this is when the program becomes a real problem for users.
The first step into Error Code 0x80071771 fix is granting itself the permission to view the encrypted files. For that, you will have to log in with administrative rights on your Windows machine. After that, you will have to apply the decryption steps.
We provide a very detailed and illustrated explanation of how to deal with Error Code 0x80071771 from start to finish in our "How to fix 0x80071771 “The specified file could not be decrypted” error?" article, so make sure to check it out.
Good luck,
Ugetfix team