decoding a password?

The Fool · 05-07-2005, 17:01

I have a password here that I have not used for a long time. I have used the site but got windows to remember it etc. I want to use it on another machine but for the life of me can't remember what it is. Used the site 'forgotten password' thing but there appears to be a problems with that. I can copy and pasted the 'asterisks' and use them but how can I know what the password is again? Is there a decoder of the stars.

TheBlueRaja · 05-07-2005, 17:03

There is - but - im not sure you should have it to be honest. Convince us your not trying to rip off somebody elses account details.

Russ · 05-07-2005, 17:03

I'm sure that if a piece of software was available to do as you ask then it is highly likely to be dodgy, seeing as the possibility of misuse would be great.

Plus you were expecting an answer like that as well

Roy MM · 05-07-2005, 17:05

Tools>privacy>passwords (thats on FF)

TheBlueRaja · 05-07-2005, 17:05

Dodgy - eh - i mean i have no idea about such programs and have never seem one of these ever.

MetaWraith · 05-07-2005, 17:07

I wouldn't be a revelation to say the answer is actually in this forum somewhere, would it ?

The Fool · 05-07-2005, 17:09

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Originally Posted by MetaWraith

I wouldn't be a revelation to say the answer is actually in this forum somewhere, would it ?

yeah - snadboy - just found it

Raistlin · 05-07-2005, 17:12

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Originally Posted by MetaWraith

I wouldn't be a revelation to say the answer is actually in this forum somewhere, would it ?

Subtle

Jon M · 05-07-2005, 17:53

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Originally Posted by The Fool

I have a password here that I have not used for a long time. I have used the site but got windows to remember it etc. I want to use it on another machine but for the life of me can't remember what it is. Used the site 'forgotten password' thing but there appears to be a problems with that. I can copy and pasted the 'asterisks' and use them but how can I know what the password is again? Is there a decoder of the stars.

So you not only forget a password, but you forget how to pick up email from the account you registered.. ironic

Troll?
Scammer?
All of the above?

It couldn't possibly be because you never knew the password nor have access to the, poor target of your affections, email account?
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Here's an even more radical idea...

Daddy is a member, he installs a NetNanny type bit of software that blocks one of your favourite pr0n sites, what is the easiest way to find out the password that unlocks it?? hmmmm?

Obviously, If I'm proven wrong I'll retract all this defamatory and nasty conjecture

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And yes, before someone asks, I am sad enough to enjoy over-analyzing things like this.
I like proudly swinging my internet phallus and scaring the little children

allieyoung666 · 05-07-2005, 17:58

As if we are going to give out infomation like that??? What planet do you think we live on MARS???

Raistlin · 05-07-2005, 18:01

I don't get it.....

This information has been given out countless times here, often within one or two posts.

I've even posted here asking pretty much the same question and been pointed to the link containing the software.

I don't think I've ever seen quite so much hostility towards someone asking for information about retrieving/uncovering passwords before.

Frankly, I'm a little embarassed.

Jon M · 05-07-2005, 18:06

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

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Like I said in my previous post, I'm happy to take back my speculation, but the vagueness of this statement..

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"Used the site 'forgotten password' thing but there appears to be a problems with that."

usually means that there are no specifics to be had.

I'm fully prepared to be wrong on this and apologise in advance if I am.

Russ · 05-07-2005, 18:08

It's possible that people may not feel comfortable with the person who is asking for this information and question their reasons. Whatever the case is, the OP has got his information and to ensure a slanging match doesn't develop, I'm locking this one down.