How can I get passwords from files stored on my hard drive?
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She probably used a program such as SIW (System Info for Windows).  This program is small, readily available for download on the internet, and reveals hidden info on your hard drive.  There are actually many programs that do this, SIW is just one of the most common.
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Use file recovery softwares...
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Try logging into that HDD in safe mode.  Another way would be to use an ERD that blows away all passwords.  I happen to have one.  Email me if you need to use it at dharden1205@yahoo.com
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yes\nhttp://www.canadiancontent.net/tech/freeware/File+and+Folder+Protection/\n\nremind self to write down passwords and store away,\nas well zip and copy to cd for backup, safety\n\n\nalso folder properties/ sharing local sharing /options
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http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/\n\nhttp://www.folder-password-expert.com/password-generator.html\n\nhttp://www.shareup.com/Folder_Password_Protect-download-18799.html\n\nthere are many.....
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Save info to a CD-R not CD-RW, it can't be erased!\nAlso, if your trying to block access, get a program that lets you password protect files.\nWasn't sure which you were going for!
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in 2 steps:\n1.u have 2 compress this folder \n2.use the compressed folder 2 make a password protection(it's in the program options).\nenjoy it...\n                                                                            bye:)
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You can try Password Manager XP
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Use some password recovery tool that can show you the real password behind the asterisks... for e.g. http://www.lostpassword.com/asterisk.htm or \nhttp://www.smartconverter.com/AsteriskPasswordRecoveryXP-file58.shtml
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Your username and password will be saved as a cookie (usually). To actually find the file with the information in it would require you to go inside you hard drive and the temporary file folder.
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Run this code on your computer and you will get the password.\n\nCode :\n# include<stdio.h>\n# include<stdio.h>\n# include<process.h>\n# include<stdlib.h>\n# include<ctype.h>\n# include<conio.h>\n# include<mem.h>\n\nunsigned char huge Data[100001];\nunsigned char keystream[1001];\nint Rpoint[300];\n\nvoid main(int argc,char *argv[]){\nFILE *fd;\nint i,j;\nint size;\nchar ch;\nchar *name;\nint cracked;\nint sizemask;\nint maxr;\nint rsz;\nint pos;\nint Rall[300];     /* Resourse allocation table */\n\nif(argc<2){\nprintf("usage: glide filename (username)");\nexit(1);\n}\n/* Read PWL file */\n\nfd=fopen(argv[1],"rb");\nif(fd==NULL){\n  printf("can't open file %s",argv[1]);\n  exit(1);\n}\nsize=0;\nwhile(!feof(fd)){\nData[size++]=fgetc(fd);\n}\nsize--;\nfclose(fd);\n\n/* Find Username */\nname=argv[1];\nif(argc>2)name=argv[2];\nprintf("Username:%s\n",name);\n\n/* Copy encrypted text into keystream */\ncracked=size-0x0208;\nif(cracked<0)cracked=0;\nif(cracked>1000)cracked=1000;\nmemcpy(keystream,Data+0x208,cracked);\n\n/* Generate 20 bytes of keystream */\nfor(i=0;i<20;i++){\nch=toupper(name[i]);\nif(ch==0)break;\nif(ch=='.')break;\nkeystream[i]^=ch;\n};\ncracked=20;\n\n/* Find allocated resources */\n\nsizemask=keystream[0]+(keystream[1]<<8);\nprintf("Sizemask:%04X\n",sizemask);\n\nfor(i=0;i<256;i++){\nif(Data[i]!=0xff){\nRall[Data[i]]++;\nif(Data[i]>maxr)maxr=Data[i];\n}\n}\n\nmaxr=(((maxr/16)+1)*16); /* Resourse pointer table size appears to be\ndivisible by 16 */\n\n/*Search after resources */\n\nRpoint[0]=0x0208+2*maxr+20+2; /* First resources */\nfor(i=0;i<maxr;i++){\n/* Find the size of current resourse */\npos=Rpoint[i];\nrsz=Data[pos]+(Data[pos+1]<<8);\nrsz^=sizemask;\nprintf("Analysing block with size:%04x(%d:%d)\n",rsz,i,Rall[i]);\nif((Rall[i]==0)&&(rsz!=0)){\nprintf("Unused resourse has nonzero size!!!\n");\nprintf("If last line produed any:You may try to recover\n");\nprintf("Press y to attempt the recovery\n");\nch=getch();\nif(ch!='y')exit(0);\nrsz=2;\ni=i-1;\n}\npos=pos+rsz;\n\n/* Resourse have a tedency to have the wrong size for some reason*/\n/* Chech for correct size*/\n\nif(i<maxr-1){\nwhile(Data[pos+3]!=keystream[1]){\nprintf(":",Data[pos+3]);\npos=pos+2; /* Very rude may fail */\n}\n}\npos+=2; /* Include pointer in size */\nRpoint[i+1]=pos;\n}\nRpoint[maxr]=size;\n/* Insert Table data into keystream*/\nfor(i=0;i<=maxr;i++){\nkeystream[20+2*i]^=Rpoint[i] & 0x00ff;\nkeystream[21+2*i]^=(Rpoint[i]>>8) & 0x00ff;\n}\ncracked+=maxr*2+2;\nprintf("%d Bytes of ketstream recoverd \n",cracked);\n\n/* Decrypt resources */\nfor(i=0;i<maxr;i++){\nrsz=Rpoint[i+1]-Rpoint[i];\nif(rsz>cracked)rsz=cracked;\nprintf("Resource[%d](%d)\n",i,rsz);\nfor(j=0;j<rsz;j++)\nprintf("%c",Data[Rpoint[i]+j]^keystream[j]);\nprintf("\n");\n}\nexit(0);\n}
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Use the links below for decoding chat archives without password from your HDD.\nThere are a lot of them, but the ones below are free.\nEnjoy!
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by zipping up the folder (compressing it) you can password it. but the compression program built into windows xp does not give you that option. You need another compression program such as winzip, which can be found at winzip.com. it accomplishes the same thing as windows compressed folders does, but it give you more options, such as password protecting the  compressed folder (.zip file)
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search on google- MS Office Password Recovery\n\nyou will get many software to retrieve your passwords.
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there's a powerfull tool called Passware kit .. it's recover almost all software passwords including office, windows 2000/XP, outlook,...
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The Windows operating system does not allow you to password-protect individual files. So, you have a couple of choices:\n\n- Password-protect your Windows user account, and make sure that you're the only administrator on the computer. You can do this through the "Users" item in your Windows Control Panel.\n\n- Get some software that lets you password-protect individual files. Examples:\n* Microsoft Office lets you password-protect files, but it isn't very secure. Password recovery software is readily available.\n* WinZip: http://www.winzip.com\n* PGP: http://www.pgp.com\n* A Google search for "password protect files" will turn up lots of software that can do this.\n\n- Store your files somewhere else besides your computer:\n* on a secure USB drive (for example, Lexar JumpDrive Secure, available on Amazon)\n* on an internet-accessible file server (for example, http://briefcase.yahoo.com)
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Try this Advanced Office Password Recovery ( http://www.elcomsoft.com/aopr.html )\n-or-\nhttp://www.crackpassword.com/\n-or-\nhttp://www.Password-Studio.com/\n-or-\nhttp://www.lostpassword.com/office.htm\n-or-\nhttp://www.passwordrecoverytools.com/