Pros
1. Fairly fast.
2. Has removed every password that I have tried it on except a couple of Windows 7 that had special set ups.
Cons
It seems very slow with Server 2003.
Summary
It is much faster than calling a customer that has forgotten to giveme the password for their computer or has given me a password for a non-administrative user.
Pros
The DOS boot CD has worked every time for me.
Easy tool(s) to make bootable disks.
FeeDOS based boot disk image is easily added to Ultimate Boot CD
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I haven't played around with the Windows PE version of the boot CD yet because the DOS version does everything i need it too and quickly.
Cons
With the trial version you are limited to just resetting the password to blank.
THIS SOFTWARE WILL NOT WORK ON SERVERS! - Server systems on a domain do not use a SAM database that a desktop computer uses. Server passwords must be changed via the MMC. (Not really a Con they can fix more of an FYI for all the users out there).
Does not work if your System uses a Full Hard Disk encryption method (BitLocker). The encryption must be removed before you can access the SAM database (this is the case for all offline password changers).
Summary
I am very surprised that the C|Net folks could not get this software to work. It seamed very easy for me.
I would recommend this software to any IT personnel for their toolkit and i frequently do. It is a powerful tool and is definitely with the price.
Pros
i now have a password reset - boot disc., the hardest part was picking which password to reset
Cons
i had to make a password reset boot disc
Summary
i disliked having to burn a password reset disc but now that i did, i have a password reset disc that i can use the next time i need to reset a password
Pros
Works perfectly!!
Cons
None!! Works Flawlessly
Summary
LOL @ someone paying for this app! Google and it's free!! The professional One!!
Downloaded the app(not this free demo one) burned to disc, put in the computer(make sure cd/dvd drive is 1st in boot sequence. ran app, restarted and access granted!!!
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Reply by PC-Freak on September 6, 2012
The free version you are referring too is a copy of the DOS/WinPE iso file and is not a legal download.
There is a Free iso file that just runs the DOS version in a limited environment that will only clear passwords and will not adjust the flags.
Reply by tommmy123 on April 23, 2010
where do u get the free full version from??
Pros
None. Absolutely...none.
Cons
At least for me, it doesn't work plain and simple. I've used the demo version which I downloaded from C-Net and I bought their "Active@ Password Changer Professional 3.8" personal version from the publisher's website. Both versions will not work.
Summary
Buy it at your own risk. It may work for you. For me, I just wasted $49.50.
Updated on Aug 8, 2009
Just making a correction. I paid $49.95 for this unusable software, not $49.50.
Pros
None- Demo is not demo
Cons
Software is placed on CNET for DEMO, How can you demo a product that everything is disabled??? All you can do is download and PURCHASE this, who knows if it works.
Cons
I purchased it to reset the admin PW on the server with W2000. Didn't work so I'm out my $$
Cons
It doesn't work, all it is is a cheap demo that tells you that you have to pay the piper before you can even find out if it works or not.
Pros
not bad,
but this is s/w uncomfortable UI
Cons
it's to easy~
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