Exporting PDF's inspite of secure password controls

I just paid $20 to export a secure doc. Stupid me right. Of course it didn't work and Adode is no help because they don't want people editing docs they have allowed people to set passwords for in the first place. Has anyone figured out how to get around secure settings?

If they have the information will not be shared in Adobe's forums!!

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