If encrypted with the private key, then only the public key can decrypt. If encrypted with the public key, then only the private key can decrypt.
-BenN On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Daniel Rodriguez <[email protected]>wrote: > I have gone over the instructions for the past two days. What am I missing? > > > On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 2:14 PM, Daniel Rodriguez <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Then why can't I decrypt the file? I keep getting an error stating that I >> do not have the Private Key? >> >> On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 2:13 PM, Sean Rector <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> You only need the Public key ÿÿ“ if you had their private key, yoÿÿ€™d >>> be able to encrypt *as them*. >>> >>> >>> >>> Sean Rector, MCSE >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Daniel Rodriguez [mailto:[email protected]] >>> *Sent:* Thursday, April 16, 2009 2:12 PM >>> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >>> *Subject:* HELP!!! >>> >>> >>> >>> On encrypted files, such as those done with PGP, don't I need the Private >>> and Public Key to decrypt those files. >>> >>> >>> >>> Scenario: Customer has FTP site. Use Windows Explorer to FTP to there >>> server, login with provided credentials, then copied files to desktop. Used >>> GnuPGP and CryptoAnywhere. Imported Public Key and Passcode. Getting error >>> that Private Key not found. >>> >>> >>> >>> Do I not need the Private Key from the Customer as well as the Public Key >>> to open these files? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Information Technology Manager >>> Virginia Opera Association >>> >>> E-Mail: [email protected] >>> Phone: (757) 213-4548 (direct line) >>> {+} >>> *Virginia Opera's 35th Anniversary Season <http://www.vaopera.org/>* *The >>> One You Love* >>> *Celebrate with a 2009-2010 Subscription: La >>> Bohème<http://www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/opera1.cfm>, >>> The Daughter of the >>> Regiment<http://www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/opera2.cfm>, >>> Don Giovanni <http://www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/opera3.cfm> and >>> Porgy >>> and BessSM <http://www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/opera4.cfm>* >>> Visit us online at www.vaopera.org or call 1-866-OPERA-VA >>> ------------------------------ >>> This e-mail and any attached files are confidential and intended solely >>> for the intended recipient(s). Unless otherwise specified, persons unnamed >>> as recipients may not read, distribute, copy or alter this e-mail. Any views >>> or opinions expressed in this e-mail belong to the author and may not >>> necessarily represent those of Virginia Opera. Although precautions have >>> been taken to ensure no viruses are present, Virginia Opera cannot accept >>> responsibility for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of this >>> e-mail or attachments. >>> >>> {*} >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
