Nowadays, more and more third-party software support Windows 7 password reset. Undoubtedly it brings us convenience when we need to get into locked Windows 7 computer after password forgot. But a problem has ever appeared. The software is so much that ordinary computer users cannot choose one effective from them.
Now the passage will choose two or three common Windows 7 password recovery tools and compare their disadvantages and advantages. And notes about how to use it are referred.
1. Windows Password Genius
How does it work on Windows 7 password reset?
Windows Password Genius recovers the password by removing registry on your locked computer. Remove password and add new accounts by modifying the registry. Surely all the difficult process are hidden and just show you the necessary and easy step for you to do.
Applicable OS: Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP, Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2012/2016
What need to use it: Available computer, blank and bootable USB or CD/DVD
Advantages:
- Works on almost Windows operational system;
- Easy to use and guarantee password recovered quickly and successfully;
- Password recovery can be finished in a short time;
- Both remove Windows password and add new accounts.
Disadvantages:
Provides two versions: trial version and full version.
Notes: When we can choose Windows Password Genius?
As long as your computer is installed with Windows operational systems, Windows Password Genius must be able to recover Windows password for you.
2. Ophcrack:
How it works for Windows 7 password reset?
Ophcrack is a free Windows password cracker, working based on rainbow tables. It comes with a Graphical User Interface and runs on multiple platforms.
Applicable OS: Windows (Windows 7/Vista/XP), Linux/Unix, …
What need to use it: CD or USB disc, accessible computer
Advantages:
It’s free and open source software. Provide a Brute-force module for simple Windows password recovery.
Disadvantages:
- Only works on Windows 7/Vista/XP, not applies to Windows 8;
- Only one kind password crack method just for simple Windows password recovery;
- If the password is too long, Ophcrack won’t work.
Notes: When you can choose it?
When your computer is installed with Windows 7/Vista/XP and forgotten password is simple, Ophcrack will help you. More details about how to use it, see video guide to get in Windows 7 with Ophcrack.
Above two third party password recovery tools are just chosen by me based on my judgment. The two effective software has been used by myself. Besides the third-party software, you also can find more ways to reset Windows password.
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