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Toad Data Point - Decrypt password file

I have a connections file from Toad Data Point with a large number of connections. Unfortunately, I did not keep a list of the clear text passwords before I typed them into Toad and now I can't find all the passwords within the myriad of emails and texts on my pc.

I have read that the passwords are encrypted with 3des encryption using the windows user name as a key.

I have also read that there used to be a decryption tool (or service) available at the following link but the link is no longer valid: http://www.talkingbyte.com/index.php?page=connectionpwds

Does anyone know how to decrypt the passwords in the connections files or have a copy of the decryption tool mentioned above?

Geert G

you don't need to decrypt the passwords
toad has a builtin tool to import previous settings like connections and passwords

you can find the button to import connections in the login window
you'll just have to find the correct file on your system

should be in a similar place as where it is stored now

toad typically tries to import previous settings on the first run
some people just hit next and ignore the questions without reading them ...

DrLechter

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Unfortunately, I do need to decrypt the passwords.

Also, I am using Toad Data Point. The connection file for Toad Data Point is incompatible with Toad for Oracle Pro.

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Geert G

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DrLechter

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Thanks but not what I was hoping for

Geert G

it is a pain, i agree

a password vault might be a better solution
some of those have the ability to post password for a specific user and app

they also have backup functionality