How to Delete Without Logging a Lost Password
Not all lost passwords are meant to be found. If you've lost passwords on your computer, and someone else finds them, they can use the passwords to break into personal information or even steal your identity. Even if you've changed your passwords, it is not a good idea to allow lost passwords to remain lost on your computer. When you find them, it is important to know how to delete these passwords without logging them (or saving them) onto your computer. Deleting the lost passwords you find is safer than allowing them to stay logged on your system.
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Use a password recovery tool to recover lost passwords on your computer or your network. There are lots of password recovery tools to use, and some are listed in resources for you. Keep in mind that if you are dealing with a specific type of operating system, email program or computer, there may be special recovery tools that are best for you. Seek the advice of a computer professional if you aren't sure which programs to use, as the programs might be different for each user.
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Locate the lost passwords once the recover tool runs its course and displays them for you.
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Click on each password in turn. These are listed as information. Click to highlight them, but do not double-click. After you highlight them, you will see two options - one option is to log the password. This might say "Log," "Save" or "Restore" depending on your program. The other option will say "Delete" or "Discard" depending on the program. Choose the delete or discard option. This will permanently delete the lost password instead of logging it on your computer.
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Empty your recycle bin to permanently delete information when you are finished. Restart your computer as well, before you do anything online.
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