error code 0x80071771

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I encrypted my files on windows 7 using a .pfx certificate. I had to recover my windows and reinstall it again as windows 10 which is my current OS.



I am trying to access the encrypted files but it is giving me the error code 0x80071771.


I tried to change HDD permission to Everyone using the following fix:

How to fix 0x80071771 “The specified file could not be decrypted” error?

Error 0x80071771

but it did not work.


I have already imported my .pfx certificates to personal in certmgr.


I have tried to uncheck "Encrypt contents to secure data" under Advanced in the file property, but it gave me the following error:



I tried to right-click the file and to select "File Ownership ==> Personal", but it gave me the following error:




When I double click the file, it gives me this error:




I appreciate any help. Thank you.

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