Encrypted Files moved to FAT32 Data Locker/Iron Key drive inaccessible

[JamesMeaney]

Hi All! I have scoured the interwebs for literal days and cannot find an answer for my issue. My heavily restricted company computer had to be reimaged. I was able to move all of my files to a password protected Iron Key USB. The issue is that my important files are encrypted with EFS. I did create a backup certificate and have installed said certificate on the newly reimaged computer without issues as I have the password as well. The thumbprint matches as expected. For some reason, this drive was formatted as Fat32. So ownership cant be forced or shared in the security tab, because th

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