Windows 7 Encrypted Rar File Help

[AmgedIsmail]

Hello,

I have an encrypted rar file with a password and I can't open it?
Is there an easy way to search for that password or open that file without the need of password?

 

[cliffordcooley]

Why is the file encrypted? There is usually reasons why files are encrypted.

I doubt anyone here will aid in breaking file encryption. Even if they wanted too, I'm not sure it would be allowed by forum policy.

 

[AmgedIsmail]

I just downloaded a file and it's locked with a password.

 

[cliffordcooley]

Probably encrypted to trick you into downloading a virus infested application.

My advice would be to delete the file and download a copy without encryption.

Please note, I'm not encouraging the idea of pirating copyrighted content.

 

[AmgedIsmail]

Anyway what does encryption mean?
Password-locked?

When I just try to unrar the file I get: Enter password for the encrypted file

 

[cliffordcooley]

Anyway what does encryption mean?

encryption means the file has been scrambled to keep people from reading the file. A password is needed to UN-scramble the file.

Basically without the proper key, there is no way to unlock and open the door.