If you have lost the password to access your encrypted device, you may recover (reset) the password with the assistance of your Administrator.
To recover a password for an encrypted device:
- Insert the device; the Unlock Medium window displays.
- Click the Recover Password button.
Or
- In Windows Explorer, right-click the device and select Recover Password.
- You will be provided with an Encrypted Medium ID and Security Code. Provide this information to your administrator.
- Your administrator will need to then provide a passphrase.
- Key in or copy/paste the passphrase in the Enter passphrase received from administrator field.
- Enter a new password in the New Password field, and the same password in the Confirm Password field.
- Click OK.
Note: You may also recover passwords from the Manage Device screen. See Managing Encrypted Device Passwords.