• 0

How can I bypass a password protected RAR file?

Asked by Zanatar,

 Share

Question

Community Regular

Zanatar

Posted
Posted

A long while ago, I created several password protected Rar files. I have long since lost the password. But now I need to access my data in these Rar`s.

I am curious to know if there are any tools out there that will crack my password on these RAR files so that I can get to my contents inside.

Thanks,

13 answers to this question

Recommended Posts

  • 0
Grand Master

Si Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted
  Zanatar said:
A long while ago, I created several password protected Rar files. I have long since lost the password. But now I need to access my data in these Rar`s.

I am curious to know if there are any tools out there that will crack my password on these RAR files so that I can get to my contents inside.

Thanks,

Thread Closed

  Quote
No Warez (links) & Cracks: help, requests or posts that discuss circumvention. This includes linking to software, posting about it, and suggesting to get it.

;)

  • 0
Community Regular

Zanatar

Posted
  • Author
Posted

This isn't warez. These are my own datafiles that I have backed up via Rar and burned to CD. ie: Wintax files and various financial documents. I password protected them so that others in my household do not have access to them.

This has nothing to do with Warez or what not.

What I want to know, is since I have lost my own password, I now cannot gain access to my own Rar archives.

I wanted to know if there is a way to get past the Rar password. I need access to my data within.

It`s my own stupidity to have lost my password (granted).

But this is no different, then say a laptop user who has forgotten his power on password. There are ways around it.

So similarly I want to know how I can get around my own password protected Rar's.

Thank you,

  • 0
Grand Master

Spyder Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

@zanatar..ultima isn't a mod, so no worries. you may want to look at this site: http://www.rarpasswordcracker.com/

@ultima..i know you're joking around, but it has the potential to confuse people. please don't pretend to be a moderator. thanks

  • 0
Grand Master

Tim Dorr Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

There are utilities for the purpose. I don't know of any off the top of my head, but I know they exist. Would this be an easy to guess password? If so, look for a tool with a dictionary search. That might be best :)

  • 0
Grand Master

Si Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted
  Spyder said:
ultima isn't a mod, so no worries.

@ultima..i know you're joking around, but it has the potential to confuse people. please don't pretend to be a moderator. thanks

Sorry Spyder. I just couldn't resist

My apologies Zanatar :)

  • 0
Community Regular

Zanatar

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Ultimate Weapon: No worries. I understand.. I know this seems fishy when an outsider reads it. So I can understand the reaction.

Spyder: Thank's. I'll check that out. I hope it works.

Timdorr: Well I know I tried to cleverly choose a password that my housemates wouldn't guess. I was too clever I guess. :(

Memnoc: Nope haven't tried that. I am at work right now. I will try both your link and Spyder's suggestion once I get home. *edit: heh ya just noticed they are one and the same.. hehe" Hopfully that will do the trick.

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

Edited by Zanatar
  • 0
Grand Master

morganpugh84

Posted
Posted

A good idea for the future is to just make a normal unprotected rar file and encrypt with GPG as you only need to remember the one password for your gpg secure key and your sorted to encrypt as many files as you want :yes:

It is WAY more secure also!

  • 0
Veteran

lostspyder

Posted
Posted

the opnly way to break a pasword protected RAR is to brute force it open with a program that will keep trying a systematicly generated password till you have exahusted all the possiblities. THe more you rember aboutt he password the faster it will be but it will still take a looooong while (considering theres a total of 58 (a-z, A-Z,0-9) alpha and numeric charicters with a passowrd lenght of 7 charicters thats like in excess of 2 trillion possible (the real kinda trillion not the ' i have a trillion things to do today" trillion) combinations) So you better realy want whats in there.

each passowrd try takes 1/2 a second, thats a possibility of 35000 years

58^7=2,207,984,167,552 combinations

2,207,984,167,552 * 1/120 trys/s * 1/60 s/min * 1/60 min/hour *1/24 hour/day * 1/365 days/ year

  • 0
Proficient

slimshady89

Posted
Posted (edited)

cant u chagne the range? or something like that? likefrom 4 characters - 6?

EDIT: there is something I wanted to ask, do any of u guys have a dictionary file? like a .txt file with all the words in it? that would be very very helpful to me and to the guy that started this post

Edited by slimshady89
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to question listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Meta and Oakley launch AI-driven Performance Glasses with new HSTN model

      By Fiza Ali · Posted

      Meta and Oakley launch AI-driven Performance Glasses with new HSTN model by Fiza Ali Meta has partnered with Oakley to create a new category of Performance AI glasses, combining Oakley’s signature design DNA with Meta’s artificial intelligence technology. This collaboration builds on the success of Ray‑Ban Meta glasses and extends Meta’s partnership with EssilorLuxottica to include another eyewear brand. The global launch is supported by a campaign featuring Team Oakley athletes Kylian Mbappé and Patrick Mahomes. The first model in this series, Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced "HOW‑stuhn"), is based on Oakley’s HSTN frame. It features a discreet integrated camera capable of capturing Ultra HD (3K) video hands‑free. Open‑ear speakers are also incorporated into the frame. With an IPX4 water‑resistance rating, the HSTN glasses are designed to withstand sweat, rain, and splashes. At the core of the HSTN is Meta AI, the built‑in personal assistant. Users can ask for real‑time environmental data, such as wind speed on a golf course or issue simple voice commands to capture videos or photos. When it comes to the battery life, a full charge provides up to eight hours of use or 19 hours on standby. A portable charging case supplies up to 48 hours of power. Pre‑orders for the Limited‑Edition Oakley Meta HSTN open on 11 July at $499, with the standard collection, starting at $399, due to launch later in the summer. Initial availability will cover the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, with Mexico, India and the United Arab Emirates slated to follow before the end of the year. The Oakley Meta HSTN will make its public debut at major sporting events, beginning with Fanatics Fest (20-22 June) and UFC International Fight Week (25-27 June). Further information about the Oakley Meta HSTN, including updates on availability, can be found at Oakley.com and Meta's dedicated webpage here.
    • Elon Musk's robotaxi will have a human driver for 'safety' reasons

      By Xenon · Posted

      Ok, wouldn't it be cheaper for tesla to just leave out the self driving system and use the human since he is just gonna be sitting there anyway?
    • Star Citizen Alpha 4.2 update lands with radiation hazards, dynamic rain, and more

      By PRODIGY- · Posted

      A bunch of new content in this patch, including Hurston warehouse missions that are currently bugged, of course. The huge worm mission is cool. Rain is an amazing add-on feature, radiation in Pyro is cool but deadly af. Only issue Im having rn is the horrible server desync and lag. I have ended up 3 times in jail for shooting guards that just pop in your way while shooting baddies.
    • Elon Musk's robotaxi will have a human driver for 'safety' reasons

      By BritBronco · Posted

      So there is no point to it all then
    • Elon Musk's robotaxi will have a human driver for 'safety' reasons

      By David Uzondu · Posted

      Elon Musk's robotaxi will have a human driver for 'safety' reasons by David Uzondu Image via Depositphotos.com A few days ago, we reported that Tesla was gearing up for its robotaxi launch, set to kick off in Austin, Texas, and now the details of the service are trickling out. Electrek says that some popular pro-Tesla influencers on X have gotten invitations to the launch. These invitations came with a list of rules, and the most glaring one was the presence of what Tesla called a "Safety Monitor" in the front passenger seat. This is basically a human supervising driver whose entire job is to watch the car and make sure it does not drive itself into a ditch. This might feel a little strange, especially given Musk's claims of "no driver" testing in the past. The safety monitor is one of the employees with access to buttons that can stop the car, much like the ones available to Waymo passengers in their fully autonomous rides. The service will operate within a geofenced area from 6 AM to 12 AM and will not run during bad weather. Other requirements include a credit card on file and an agreement that you will not be a jerk. Participants must also agree to a bunch of other rules, and one of the most interesting ones is that their access can be terminated if they share content on social media that shows the vehicle being misused. On top of that, they're not allowed to reverse engineer the technology in any way. At least the passenger gets a bit of a break. So, unlike the Tesla Full-Self Driving Beta, which requires the owner's constant attention, the supervising driver is expected to pay attention. At the same time, you, the passenger, can relax and enjoy the ride. According to Electrek's Fred Lambert, the robotaxi launch seems like an optics thing, designed to let Elon Musk say he met his June deadline for launching a robotaxi network.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      BlakeBringer earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      Helen Shafer earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • First Post
      emptyother earned a badge
      First Post
    • Week One Done
      Crunchy6 earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • One Month Later
      KynanSEIT earned a badge
      One Month Later

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      661
    2. 2
      ATLien_0
      269
    3. 3
      Michael Scrip
      226
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      166
    5. 5
      +FloatingFatMan
      159
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!