Active Password Changer

Free to try Active Data Recovery Software Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8/10 Version 10.0 Full Specs

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3.6

out of 19 votes

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Active@ Password Changer is designed for resetting local administrator and user passwords on Windows versions 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 and Windows server platforms: 2012, 2008, 2003, 2000 in case an Administrator's password is forgotten or lost. You do not need to re-install and re-configure the operating system. The password cracker detects and displays all SAM (Microsoft Security Databases) files automatically. Manual SAM file selection is now available. Support for MBR and GPT disk partitioning styles. Supports FAT, exFAT, NTFS, HFS+ file systems. Supports IDE SATA eSATA USB SSD SCSI disks & RAIDs. Old operations systems supported: DOS version for MS-DOS, PC-DOS, DR-DOS, FreeDOS, OpenDOS and Windows version for Windows 95 / 98 / ME. Ultimate package includes linux-based Active@ LiveCD, being able to boot on the latest x86 & x64 UEFI secure boot systems! With Active@ Password Changer you can log in as an Administrator or a particular user with a blank password.

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"It has more than paid for itself in saved time."

Southcmft February 17, 2013 / Version: Active@ Password Changer 3.0.422

2013-02-17 11:54:01 | By Southcmft

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.

5 stars

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"Works well even as a DEMO is you use the DOS boot CD"

PC-Freak September 06, 2012 / Version: Active Password Changer 3.0.420

2012-09-06 11:57:39 | By PC-Freak

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.

4 stars

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"allmost too easy to use,"

psyclenut January 29, 2010 / Version: Active@ Password Changer 3.0.422

2010-01-29 15:51:29 | By psyclenut

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

5 stars

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snownman101 January 06, 2010 / Version: Active@ Password Changer 3.0.422

2010-01-06 14:37:09 | By snownman101

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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1 stars

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"Plain Junk"

Rickie G August 08, 2009 / Version: Active@ Password Changer 3.0.422

2009-08-08 15:18:09 | By Rickie G

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.

1 stars

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"Useless product"

jay_2179 April 02, 2009 / Version: Active@ Password Changer 3.0.422

2009-04-02 05:25:28 | By jay_2179

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.

2 stars

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"it didn't work on the server! My Main reason for purchasing it."

pedirehab December 26, 2007 / Version: Active Password Changer 3.0.420

2007-12-26 17:05:08 | By pedirehab

Cons

I purchased it to reset the admin PW on the server with W2000. Didn't work so I'm out my $$

1 stars

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"Junk, don't wate your time."

Anatoon December 07, 2007 / Version: Active Password Changer 3.0.420

2007-12-07 14:40:54 | By Anatoon

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.

5 stars

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gotmilk6356 April 29, 2007 / Version: Active Password Changer 3.0.420

2007-04-29 04:03:15 | By gotmilk6356

Pros

awsome

Cons

awsome

3 stars

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"good..."

calcuttai April 18, 2007 / Version: Active Password Changer 3.0.420

2007-04-18 23:36:48 | By calcuttai

Pros

not bad,

but this is s/w uncomfortable UI

Cons

it's to easy~

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Full Specifications

What's new in version 10.0
Version 10.0: Boot Disk switched to the latest WinPE 10 64-bit. Improved Bootable Disk Creator for bootable media, skip formatting option added Support for SATA & PCI-E NVMe M.2 disks . You can now create & save Desktop shortcuts and save & restore Boot Disk customized settings. Improved password recovery logic.

General
Publisher	Active Data Recovery Software
Publisher web site	http://www.ntfs.com/products.htm
Release Date	September 26, 2019
Date Added	October 08, 2019
Version	10.0

Category
Category	Security Software
Subcategory	Password Managers

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8/10
Additional Requirements	None

Download Information
File Size	26.35MB
File Name	PasswordChanger-Demo-Setup.exe

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Total Downloads	174,390
Downloads Last Week	5

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License Model	Free to try
Limitations	Reset feature disabled
Price	$49.95

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