Active@ Password Changer for Windows

By Active Data Recovery Software
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Key Details of Active@ Password Changer

Reset administrator or local user passwords on Windows (DOS, Linux) system
Last updated on 08/02/23
There has been 1 update within the past 6 months
The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal

Developer's Description

By Active Data Recovery Software

Reset administrator or local user passwords on Windows (DOS, Linux) system.

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.

Active@ Password Changer for Windows

By Active Data Recovery Software
Trial version
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: August 2, 2023

Latest update: August 2, 2023

Version: 23.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Server

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 175,462

Downloads Last Week: 6

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3.5/5

17 User Votes

It has more than paid for itself in saved time.
SouthcmftFebruary 17, 2013
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.
Works well even as a DEMO is you use the DOS boot CD
PC-FreakSeptember 6, 2012
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 ----- 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.
allmost too easy to use,
psyclenutJanuary 29, 2010
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
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snownman101January 6, 2010
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!!!
Plain Junk
Rickie GAugust 8, 2009
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.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Aug 8, 2009<p/>Just making a correction. I paid $49.95 for this unusable software, not $49.50.
Useless product
jay_2179April 2, 2009
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.
Summary
it didn't work on the server! My Main reason for purchasing it.
pedirehabDecember 26, 2007
Pros
Cons
I purchased it to reset the admin PW on the server with W2000. Didn't work so I'm out my $$
Summary
Junk, don't wate your time.
AnatoonDecember 7, 2007
Pros
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.
Summary
ya
gotmilk6356April 29, 2007
Pros
awsome
Cons
awsome
Summary
good...
calcuttaiApril 18, 2007
Pros
not bad, <p>but this is s/w uncomfortable UI
Cons
it's to easy~
Summary