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Are you worried that one of the users on your computer is doing something they shouldn't, but their password is keeping you locked out? There are a variety of ways to bypass or crack passwords for other accounts on your computer, and some require very little technical knowledge. See Step 1 below to learn how. | Are you worried that one of the users on your computer is doing something they shouldn't, but their password is keeping you locked out? There are a variety of ways to bypass or crack passwords for other accounts on your computer, and some require very little technical knowledge. See Step 1 below to learn how. | ||
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#*Some antivirus programs will flag OPHCrack as a virus. This is because the tool is expressly designed for hacking. Using OPHCrack from the SourceForge page will not result in any viruses. | #*Some antivirus programs will flag OPHCrack as a virus. This is because the tool is expressly designed for hacking. Using OPHCrack from the SourceForge page will not result in any viruses. | ||
#*If you can't access your computer because you are locked out, you will need to do this on another computer. | #*If you can't access your computer because you are locked out, you will need to do this on another computer. | ||
| − | #Burn the OPHCrack ISO file. Burn the ISO file to a blank DVD. This will allow you to boot from the DVD and load the OPHCrack software before Windows is loaded. [[Burn | + | #Burn the OPHCrack ISO file. Burn the ISO file to a blank DVD. This will allow you to boot from the DVD and load the OPHCrack software before Windows is loaded. [[Burn ISO Files to DVD|This guide]] has detailed instructions for burning ISO files to DVD. |
| − | #Boot your computer from your burned DVD. Insert the disc into the computer that you need to crack and set the computer to boot from the disc drive. [[Boot | + | #Boot your computer from your burned DVD. Insert the disc into the computer that you need to crack and set the computer to boot from the disc drive. [[Boot a Computer from a CD|This guide]] will show you how to configure your computer to boot from a disc. When configured correctly, OPHCrack will start automatically when your computer starts up. |
#Load the Graphic Mode. In the initial menu, select "Ophcrack Graphic mode - automatic" and press Enter. After loading files, OPHCrack will load into the main menu. This will let you easily navigate the menus without having to decipher the old text menus. | #Load the Graphic Mode. In the initial menu, select "Ophcrack Graphic mode - automatic" and press Enter. After loading files, OPHCrack will load into the main menu. This will let you easily navigate the menus without having to decipher the old text menus. | ||
#Wait for the passwords to be retrieved. Once OPHCrack starts, it will automatically begin attempting to retrieve all of the passwords for the accounts on the computer. This could take some time, especially if the passwords are complex. | #Wait for the passwords to be retrieved. Once OPHCrack starts, it will automatically begin attempting to retrieve all of the passwords for the accounts on the computer. This could take some time, especially if the passwords are complex. | ||
