I've forgotten the password for my external hard drive, and I really need to access it. It's been years since I last used it, and I have some old photos of my dad who passed away stored on it. Does anyone know how to either change the password or override it?
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You should check if it's just password-protected or fully encrypted. If it’s just a password, sometimes you can reset it if you have the right tools or software specific to your drive.
It sounds like a tough spot to be in. First things first, can you tell me what model your external hard drive is? That’ll help figure out the best approach. Sometimes different models have specific recovery methods.
Just a heads up, if it's password-protected, there might not be a way to easily bypass it. Passwords are meant to keep your data secure. It’s worth trying to remember it if you can, as that’s usually the only sure way to access your files.
Yeah, I get what you’re saying. It’s just frustrating since those photos mean so much.
I agree, knowing the model is key. Some drives have built-in recovery modes.