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10 Best Windows Password Recovery Software

Today, an online presence is crucial for all. With a widespread online presence comes the need to remember a series of passwords. Now, passwords are important for keeping your personal and private data secure and safe from digital malefactors. However, there might be instances when you simply cannot remember your Windows password. Well, fret not! There are several ways for you to recover your lost windows password with top-notch recovery software.

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Here are some of the popular names that help you secure your system in no time.

1-Passcue:

Passcue

Passcue is an authentic tool for the password reset process that can aid you in Windows account recovery without having to lose any data. It can easily reset all types of passwords which include user, admin, guest, as well as domain accounts on Windows 8/10/7/XP/Windows and Vista. After creating a bootable disk, you need to insert the same on your inaccessible laptop. Now change the sequence for boot order in BIOS settings and load files from the same. Select the account which is locked and hit the “Reset Password” option. This will initiate the immediate restart of your laptop and ultimately provides you access to your account.

2-iSeePassword:

ISeePassword

A newly concocted software program, iSeePassword is used for a change of the Windows 10 login password in an efficient and effective process. The best thing about this software is its easy-to-use interface. As a user, it would take you simply 3 clicks for a complete reset of the password for Windows. iSeePassword allows you to create a bootable DVD, CD, or a USB Flash Drive which is fast and easy. It works perfectly on Windows but doesn’t work on Mac or Linux.

3-Kon-boot:

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Kon-boot easily makes it to the top 10 ranks for Windows Password Recovery. It is easy and fast to use for anyone regardless of the fact that you are an expert or novice user. It gels well perfectly with all the Windows versions which include 7/8/Vista/8.1/10/XP. Kon-boot allows you to burn a reset disk with use of USB Flash drive or CD/DVD. This particular password recovery software for Windows uses the decryption of codes to formulate a recovery disk. It functions perfectly with 32 bit/64 bit but doesn’t work on a mobile system or Linux.

4-Cain & Abel:

Cain Able

Cain & Abel recently updated its portfolio making it one among the most powerful tools for password recovery. This particular software helps the user reset your user account/local administrator/domain password on the Windows 10/8/8.1/7/Vista/2000/XP/NT as well as Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, and 2016. Not just that, you can also create a fresh administrator account using this tool without actually having to log in to the Windows platform. This software allows a complete password reset with no loss of data. However, for a complete experience, you need to have the premium version as the trial version doesn’t provide all the features.

5-Ophcrack:

Ophcrack

Ophcrack is actually open-source software for password recovery. This is why you need to be extra cautious about the version you choose for your system. The Ophcrack Live CD is actually the bootable version for its original software. Given the fact that it isn’t a physically usable CD, you will be required to burn the same using a DVD or USB Drive for a password reset. In order to use the Ophcrack Live CD, you need to get to the website & download a version compatible with your system. However, the download process and burning the disk shall be completed on a different system as you cannot access yours. Once you have created your reset disk, insert the same on your inaccessible PC and then boot the same.

6-UBCD (Ultimate Boot CD):

Ultimate Boot CD

Also known as NTpasswd, the Offline NT Password & Registry Editor is one among the trending software used for password recovery in Windows. The best thing about this software is the fact that you do not require an internet connection for the restoration of the password. Additionally, this software is open source software which is completely free. This means the developers can adapt to this program as required. However, the NTpasswd is entirely text-based software which can be a bit different for users. This free & fast software works perfectly with all Windows versions.

7-Offline NT Password & Registry Editor:

Ntpasswd

Also known as NTpasswd, the Offline NT Password & Registry Editor is one among the trending software used for password recovery in Windows. The best thing about this software is the fact that you do not require an internet connection for the restoration of the password. Additionally, this software is open source software which is completely free. This means the developers can adapt to this program as required. However, the NTpasswd is entirely text-based software which can be a bit different for users. This free & fast software works perfectly with all Windows versions.

8-Lazesoft Recover My Password:

Recover My Password

Lazesoft is yet another tool that helps with easy password recovery for all versions of your operating system which includes Windows 7/8/10. It works perfectly with both 64-bit as well as 32-bit versions of your system. Additionally, you can create a workable boot DVD, USB, or CD for the restoration of the password. The tool provides you with commendable technical support and a simple interface for users. However, this software can be a bit slow when it comes to password recovery.

9-PassMoz Labwin:

Passmoz Labwin

The PasssMoz Labin provides you access to easy password recovery with network sniffing & encrypted password crack by use of brute force, Cyptanalysis attacks, dictionary, etc. Depending on the password used, this software has a successful recovery percent of 99.9 for any Windows OS-based account. Not just that, this tool can also decode passwords lost for your accounts in Windows Mail, Internet Explorer, Dial-Up Passwords, and Wireless Network Key.

10-John the Ripper:

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Another powerful addition to this list is the software John the Ripper which helps crack the password hashes. This obviously means that you would be required to extract hashes from your SAM file using different software before using John the Ripper for Windows password recovery. You need to use Live CD option as with the LCP, after this use any freeware utility software such as PwDump7. Once you have completed the application download, you need to unzip the same and visit the command line. Follow the process as commanded and you can easily see your recovered password. This software might be top-notch but can be a bit clumsy with a difficult user interface.

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Author: Sergey Tkachenko

Sergey Tkachenko is a software developer who started Winaero back in 2011. On this blog, Sergey is writing about everything connected to Microsoft, Windows and popular software. Follow him on Telegram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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