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I am using a true crypt software, I have forgot my password can anyone help me. I know some words that I have used to created a password just don't know how to come up with an answer

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hope it wasnt important... – Keltari Jan 23 at 0:42
It was and I need it before the end of the month – user192040 Jan 23 at 1:58

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TrueCrypt passwords are hashed, so there is no easy way to recover them. The only possible method is to brute-force them. However, knowing which characters your password contains or does not contain could save a lot of time.

You might find this list of software helpful: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=2102573&postcount=2

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