HT3275 I forgot my Time Machine password.  Any ideas on how to reset or recover?

Any thoughts on how to reset my Time Machine password?

Exactly which password are you referring to?
People often use Time Machine and Time Capsule interchangeably.. but one is software and the other is hardware.
Time Capsule password can be recovered or reset without difficulty.. Time Machine in later encrypted version.. no, the backup is rendered useless as Kappy says. There is no point having a password if there is a backdoor.
Apple clearly warns if you encrypt a backup.. do not lose the password.
See pink box at the bottom here.
http://pondini.org/TM/31.html

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