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Can I get an original password after accidently updating it?

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I accidently updated a wrong password to replace the original password for a site, Can I get the Original password back?

I accidently updated a wrong password to replace the original password for a site, Can I get the Original password back?

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Unless you have a backup somewhere . . . . . . . .

In the event that the passwords information is lost, you should record all information in a separate text file somewhere else on your hard drive, or written down. You can easily copy and paste if you need to do so. If you are concerned about someone else looking at that file, you can compress it using a password.


If you are talking about a website, just use the Forgot Password link on its login page.

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Unless you have a backup somewhere . . . . . . . .

In the event that the passwords information is lost, you should record all information in a separate text file somewhere else on your hard drive, or written down. You can easily copy and paste if you need to do so. If you are concerned about someone else looking at that file, you can compress it using a password.


If you are talking about a website, just use the Forgot Password link on its login page.

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You can check in Windows Explorer if there is a previous version of the logins.json file available.

  • Right-click: Properties -> Previous Versions