what is my password to open a zip in archive utility

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what is my password to open a zip in archive utility

Hello, I recently downloaded a zip file and want to open it with archive utility. However before I can it's asking me for a password, and I have to idea what password they are talking about.

Posted on Apr 27, 2014 11:43 AM

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Answer 1

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Apr 27, 2014 11:46 AM in response to Lpip93

Normally it isn't necessary to enter a password. If you're being asked for one, it's probably because whoever zipped it up created it as a password-protected zip file. If that's the case, it means the password it wants is not yours, but the one the creator gave it. You may have to go back to the website you downloaded it from and see if you missed where the password was listed.

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Apr 27, 2014 11:48 AM in response to Kappy

I never set a password to begin with, everytime I try to type a random password it would say incorrect. Is there a way I can open the actual app Archive Utility and maybe set a new one or locate the one it's asking for?

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Kappy

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Apr 27, 2014 11:45 AM in response to Lpip93

The file you downloaded is password protected. If you don't know the password then you cannot open it. Now, if your system is asking for your admin password, then enter that password whatever it is (you set it.)

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