CNET Editors' note: The nature of password-retrieval software makes it more likely to trigger alerts from PC security. Password-retrieval software can be used maliciously, especially if someone else has access to your computer. Take care when installing and using.
CNET Editors' review
NirSoft's Nir Sofer writes small but useful programs that do small but useful tasks for even smaller fees, usually no fee, otherwise known as "free." His Mail PassView is a compact freeware tool that recovers and displays passwords and account details for several popular e-mail clients, including Outlook and Outlook Express, Thunderbird, and Eudora. It can handle POP3, IMAP, HTTP, and SMTP accounts, depending on the particular client.
Mail PassView opened with our Outlook 2010 data displayed in its plain main view, including not only our password and account name but also server, server port, account type, profile, and more. We could drag these headers into new positions and add or remove headers as needed. We could also display grid lines, choose other options, and create, save, and e-mail HTML reports. In fact, it seems like we could do just about anything possible to do with the simple but valuable data sets Mail PassView extracts.
If you use multiple e-mail clients or accounts, you probably know that it can be hard to remember all your passwords, especially for those accounts that see little traffic. Unfortunately, those are usually the ones you really, really need when you need them. Mail PassView can help you quickly recover your password or other necessary account data for those regrettable, forgetful moments.
Publisher's Description
From NirSoft Freeware:
Mail PassView is a small password-recovery tool that reveals the passwords and other account details for the following e-mail clients: Outlook Express Microsoft Outlook 2000 (POP3 and SMTP Accounts only) Microsoft Outlook 2002/2003 (POP3, IMAP, HTTP and SMTP Accounts) IncrediMail Eudora Netscape 6.x/7.x Mozilla Thunderbird Group Mail Free Web-based email clients.
What's new in this version: Version 1.77 added 'SMTP Server Port' column.
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"Works as expected. Uninstalls easily. Not a virus, RTFM"
Version: Mail PassView 1.75
Pros
Easy to install.
Easy to use.
Easy to uninstall.
No viruses folks.Cons
Nothing bad to say.
Summary
Works perfectly. Installs quickly. Uninstalls quickly and cleanly.
To those who say it is a virus, please read the instructions and CNET editors note first! Due to the nature of the program, it will be detected as a security risk. This is because it exposes your passwords, to YOU, just as you wanted. Disable the anti-virus auto protect before installing, or add an exception.
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"Do NOT Download! This contains Trojan:Win32/Bumat!rts"
Version: Mail PassView 1.65
Pros
Absolutely NONE. This contains Trojan:Win32/Bumat!rts
Cons
Everything. This is a dangerous trojan that compromises your computer and runs commands from an attacker. Probably, those commands are used to steal your data, join a bot army network of SPAM senders, or attack more computers.
Summary
DO NOT DOWNLOAD. This is a Trojan that infects your computer.
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"Just downloaded, Panda said virus neutralised will try."
Version: Mail PassView 1.52
Pros
downloaded
Cons
may not be groovy.
Summary
Don't use it yet, I'll write again hopefully if my PC still works.
PandaCloud didn't like it so I installed a trial of ESET NOD32 and tried it and it worked fine.
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"Works nicely once you disable your anti-virus software"
Version: Mail PassView 1.51
Pros
Reads the passwords from all user's email accounts in Outlook
Cons
Had to disable anti-virus software to install software and add exception to allow it to run.
Had to run the software when logged on as each user - no ability to search elsewhere on the disk for outlook settings - even as admin. -
"conatins Hack Tool.GUM"
Version: Mail PassView 1.50
Pros
none none none
Cons
contains Hack Tool.GUM
Summary
why is this allowed to be on the site ?
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"Free and did the job needed"
Version: Mail PassView 1.3
Pros
One click and all passwords for all mail applications(including hotmail) came up in a box on the screen with mail server and other information, just what I needed and free too.
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"Works quickly!"
Version: Mail PassView 1.3
Pros
It retrieved my password for a dormant Outlook account with no problems. Not a GUI application, but it's quick, fast, and accurate.
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"Good"
Version: Mail PassView 1.3
Pros
This retrived my password that was **** on an outlook 2003 account. I couldnt find any other freeware that did this on a modern outlook version
Cons
Pretty much non-existant GUI but i wouldnt imagine anyone would be using this that much anyway
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