RE: I have a password protected zip file?

["Sharon Burton" <sharon -at- anthrobytes -dot- com>]

I was hoping to NOT just start downloading crackers. 

Seriously, far too clever. It's my own file! ;-) 


sharon

Sharon Burton
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Subject: OT: I have a password protected zip file?

Sharon Burton has an encrypted .zip file: <<... From several years ago  
and none of my standard passwords are working. Anyone have ideas?>>

There are tons of password crackers out there; Google for "recover  
lost passwords for .zip file" (minus the quotes) and you'll find more  
options than anyone could possibly review. Of course, not all of them  
will be safe, so caveat emptor!

For a safer alternative, searching PC Magazine using those keywords  
provides some suggestions, including:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,696,00.asp
(you'll find specific details for .zip files a couple screens into the  
review.)

The same search at PC World provides several options, including:
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,26594-order,4/description.html
This program is shareware with a free trial period, so you can try  
before you buy.

Best of luck!

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