Deleting all itunes backup files to remove backup encryption

Alright, I need to reset my encrypted backup password on itunes, i forgot the password. I have all the data on my phone still so i am not trying to restore, i just want to remove the encryption so i don't mind deleting the backup files on my computer. I am up to date on iTunes and am running windows 7 64-bit. Thank you in advance.

From the article mentioned below:
Warning: If you encrypt an iPhone backup in iTunes and then forget your password, you will not be able to restore from backup and your data will be unrecoverable. If you forget the password, you can continue to back up and use the device, however you will not be able to restore the encrypted backup to any device without the password. You do not need to enter the password for your backup each time you back up or sync.
If you cannot remember the password and want to start again, you must perform a full software restore and when iTunes prompts you to select the backup from which to restore, choose set up as a new device.
This comes from the "iTunes and Encrypted Backups" section of http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946

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