We were so impressed with the list that we’ve decided to editorialize some of it for easier access.
What it works on: Your offline Windows account.
Doesn’t require extra software though an installation disc might be handy for the first step.
Windows XP users can skip past step 3. you’re free to simply hitShift + F10to make a command prompt appear.
Note that “?”
should be your Windows drive letter.
To list all your drives launch DiskPart by typingdiskpartand then enterlist volume.
Now when you smack the Utility Manager on your login screen, it should launch cmd.exe.
Bonus:From the command prompt on your login screen, entercontrol userpasswords2for a GUI-based account manager.
You still have options.
Retry step 2 from a command prompt within this elevated account.
Download Microsoft DaRT-Setup instructions- Quick navigation: Open “Locksmith” and follow the prompts.
Assuming you have one of those solutions around, that might be the quickest path to accessing Windows again.
Although it’s commonly flagged by antiviruses as being a potential threat, Ophcrack isn’t loaded with malware.
What it works on: Windows XP through 10 including Server editions etc.
with separate tools for passwords on MS Office, iTunes, PDFs and RARs.
Buy iSeePassword-Setup instructions- Quick navigation: None!
Is that quick enough?
