1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. PC Support

How to Recover Passwords Using Ophcrack LiveCD

By Tim Fisher, About.com

2 of 10

Choose the Correct Ophcrack LiveCD Version

Choose the Correct Ophcrack LiveCD Version - Ophcrack Version Choice

Ophcrack Version Choice - Windows XP or Windows Vista

After clicking the Download ophcrack LiveCD button in the previous step, the webpage above should display.

Click the button corresponding to the operating system of the computer you'll be recovering the password on. The operating system of the computer you're using right now doesn't matter.

For example, if you've forgotten the password on a Windows XP computer, click on ophcrack XP LiveCD. If you've forgotten the password on a Windows Vista computer, click on ophcrack Vista LiveCD.

Explore PC Support
About.com Special Features

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

Easy ways to connect two computers for networking purposes. More >

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. PC Support
  4. Tools of the Trade
  5. Ophrack Password Recovery - Choose the Correct Ophcrack LiveCD Version

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.