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[Jason Robo <hookah_inc@xxxxxxxxx>]

I decided to reinstall ubuntu studio with an encrypted home folder and
I couldn't get back to my data. I know my password and I don't know what to do since I can't tell what is
wrong with either the source or destination folder is the problem. That might be all the help I need. I'm
trying to do this with a 9.10 live install cd. The size of the
partition is 136gb, the size of the content in the home folder is 87gb.



First, I tried the command
"ecryptfs-mount-private" and received in return "ERROR: Encrypted
private directory is not setup properly." I tried "login robo" and
I'm quite certain what my password was before, it tells me "login
incorrect." 

I tried this technique also found at:

http://www.kaijanmaki.net/blog/2009/10/26/recovering-files-from-ecryptfs-encrypted-home/

 but got this message:




	 
	
	 
	



Not adding sig to user sig cache file;
continuing with mount.

Error mounting eCryptfs: [-2] No such
file or directory

Check your system logs; visit
<http://launchpad.net/ecryptfs>

I have no clue what to do or how to tell if the source and destination folder are accurate. What type of system log checks can I do, I'm rather newbish and would greatly appreciate a hand here. I've verified that the OldHome and OldPrivate exist. What else can I do? Should I break up my 20gb partition for my OS and install 9.10 with a home folder so I can reboot as was potentially necessary in the link above?

Thanks,

Jason Robo

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