I forgot my Word 2016 password. Is there any solution to recover my password?

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I forgot my Word 2016 password. Is there any solution to recover my password?

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Im using Word 2016 in Windows 10 64bit...

I created and saved the document with password, and the file is already encrypted. (I think on the first week of february)

Then when i entered the password, it says that the password that i typed in incorrect...

I don't know if i mistyped the password when i'm saving it.... And I need the file this week.

Now, is there any solution to recover the password... Or if there's no solution, can i give the file to the Technical Support and help me to decrypt it?

Or any suggestions just to open the file? I need help to open the file ASAP

Thanks!

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Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.8K MVP Volunteer Moderator

The method of encryption used on password protected files is designed so that it is NOT possible to access the file without the password. Microsoft technical support do not have any means of getting around the password, so there is no point in contacting them about the issue.

While by Googling you may find some hits from "organizations' who claim to be able to remove passwords from files, most of them will require payment by credit card and giving your credit card details to someone who cracks passwords for a living is not prudent.

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