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I forgot my word document password, can I recover it?
This is so frustrating! A while ago I set a password for an important Word document to keep it safe, but when I wanted to open it today, I found that I couldn't remember the password at all! I tried ...
Before trying to mess with unlocking your document, make sure you have a backup of it! Sometimes, recovery attempts can lead to file corruption. Just a simple copy-paste to a different folder or an external drive does the trick. Trust me, past-me wished he had done this!
Recovering a Word document password can be a bit of a jumble, especially if you're not careful. Stay away from sketchy third-party software that promises to crack your password. Many of these tools are filled with malware, and you seriously don’t want to risk your computer or personal data just to get into a document. Instead, stick to Microsoft’s official tools or reputable recovery services.