How do you un encrypt a backup?

I encrypted the backup for my iPhone and the password doesn't work anymore....how do you either re-set the password or un encrypt it?

Hello, sindimiss.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here are a couple resources that I would recommend going through when you have an encrypted backup.
iTunes: About iOS backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
iOS: Troubleshooting encrypted backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5162
Cheers,
Jason H.

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