Can we convert Hash Password to Original (ASP.net 2.0)

[Zuhaib Hyder]

Hello folks,

i've converted my password into hash through this mechanism

FormsAuthentica tion.HashPasswo rdForStoringInC onfigFile(s, "SHA1")

but the thing is that.. now i want to get my original password back..

So , is there any tactic through which i can get the original password...??

[CyberSoftHari]

I think You cannot decrypt the code to your password. Read How do I store sensitive data securely? you will never allowing people's passwords get stolen.

[Zuhaib Hyder]

I think You cannot decrypt the code to your password. Read How do I store sensitive data securely? you will never allowing people's passwords get stolen.

actually, i have encrypt the user passwords, through this techinque...
but now there is requirment to again decrypt user passwords and then apply some other encryption technique..

but the thing is , i've currently more then 140 users.. ...

so is there any solution of this.. how can i get the original passwords....

[CyberSoftHari]

The link I give will clearly explain about that, if a user forgot his/her password then they has to enter email-id or hint question to get an auto generated password from the system.

Note: You have to read the details in the link properly.