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[jamesd0142]

so to summarise, theres no possible way to produce truly random secure passwords...?

[Robbie]

so to summarise, theres no possible way to produce truly random secure passwords...?

Well, there are multiple algorithms available which will generate random numbers for you. They become more unpredictable if you mix up different algorithms. For example you could make a random number with algorithm A, multiply it by something random from algorithm B, then divide it by something from algorithm C. Better still, make each character of the password be made by different combinations of algorithms. It gets harder to predict if you do these things.

I certainly wouldn't use VB's random number function to generate secure passwords... but I suggest you look up on ways to create these so-called pseudo-random numbers, which can be converted to characters to make passwords.

[Killer42]

so to summarise, theres no possible way to produce truly random secure passwords...?

Correct. However, pseudo-random passwords can be made pretty secure.

[daniel aristidou]

Hi There is absolutely no such thing as a random number even if you ask someone "give me any number out of the top of your head" since the brain makes asumptions using electronical signals and experiences a person has experienced. Thus the number given is based on facts (ie experiences) but using a very complecated formula that no one at the moment can solve.(as far as i know)
Therefore a truly random number in my view can never actually come into existance.

Anyone agree?