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forget encrypt local password

I do not know my encrypt local password for backup what should I do?


Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 1:53 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2023 4:54 AM

Hello,

You can create a new encrypted password for a new backup, but you can't use the previous backup unless you know the password. See this:

If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup - Apple Support

Good luck.

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