How to open a Password Protected Folder (Forgotten Password)

Hi,
I used this tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9o-jPzNzJQ
to make a password protected folder on my mac.
For some reason my password isnt opening the folder anymore.
Is there any way to open this folder another way?
Thanks

Someone on another forum said you can with the app Goodreader Lite, but I haven't gotten to try it yet. I will let you know in about 45 minutes.
P.S: Or this sounds even better - http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=11780778&#11780778
Message was edited by: compwiz1202

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