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I did not use the encrypted backups, but I was asked to enter password when I tried to restore. Why?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on May 31, 2020 12:01 AM

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Posted on May 31, 2020 12:05 AM

Look for it in iCloud Keychain.

Did you un-check keychain while creating the encrypted password (By default it is checked) See the pic below.

If you had un-checked then the only option that you have is, keep trying various passwords as there is no limit on number of attempts.

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