Forgotten Backup Password

Hi, I recently had to reload my OS due to a corruption with the OS, and whilst trying to restore my backup, it complains that my passowrd is wrong. Guess I've kinda forgotten my password, but for the life of me, I can't imagine how...its never happended to me before, but then I guess there is always a first time right?
Anyway, the question is: Is there anyway to get past this issue? How can I restore my backup if I have forgotten the password? Is there a default password or something or a way to go around it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

No, the password can not be reset.

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