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Sounds like he's the kind of guy who might use super simple passwords. Ask him what kind of pw it was -- if it was a single word, etc. He may have some fuzzy
by Travis 17y ago
Sounds like he's the kind of guy who might use super simple passwords. Ask him what kind of pw it was -- if it was a single word, etc. He may have some fuzzy memories, which could help you out.
You could brute force his password if it's simple. But you'd have better luck going to a hypnotist to enhance his memory.
Sorry.
- cjg 17y agoIf he has no idea of the rough form of his password then perhaps it isn't his in the first place. Or perhaps he wants you to go back and tell that it is impossible so that he can be sure that full disc encryption really is secure. Sorry if any one finds that overly cynical.
- ErrantX 17y agowelcome to my catch22. Not crossing the line is really difficult - there have been times when a laptop turns up that is obviously nicked... (for whatever reason). From reputable sources too. This is above board though (long term trustworthy customer - who is also totally dopey with computers). We sent him it back in the end :) the "consultant" is giving it a shot.. he quoted 24hrs, £2,000, half up front :o