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  • Apr 10, 2007, 05:21 AM
    frien_dd
    Passwords stored on PC in.
    I am sure I read some where that passwords used on your PC are stored somewhere.

    What I am after

    I am going to rebuild my computer and have got to use to pressing the tab key to put password automatically in for me and can't remember some of them.

    I am sure its found in the msiconfig or something like that.

    Can any one help
  • Apr 10, 2007, 05:26 AM
    iAMfromHuntersBar
    I'm not sure where they're stored, but I know there are quite a few programs out there that will find them for you.

    Just search Google for "password recovery" and take your pick!

    I take it you just mean the ones that windows "asterixes out"!
  • Apr 10, 2007, 05:32 AM
    frien_dd
    Cheers for the advise.
    I am after the program that is built into XP.
  • Apr 10, 2007, 05:53 AM
    ScottGem
    What passwords are stored and where depends on the password. The passwords that are stored for WEB sites is stored in an encrypted area (not in msconfig). Even if I knew where, I would not tell you. That would be unethical.

    If you have forgotten a stored password, you can logon go to the sites profile area and change the password, making a note of it.

    Passwords for specific programs on your system are stored by the program, so there is no one central area for all passwords.
  • Apr 10, 2007, 06:04 AM
    frien_dd
    That's OK.
    I thought that they where all stored on the PC somewhere, It would have saved me a lot of time but any how. Bo-who.

    Thanks for the input
  • Apr 10, 2007, 06:07 AM
    frien_dd
    Just been advised on this website to look at I think this I more than I am after.

    Edited by Scottgem 9:13
  • Apr 10, 2007, 06:13 AM
    ScottGem
    I removed the link because I don't believe we should be promoting such.
  • Apr 10, 2007, 08:44 AM
    frien_dd
    The subject tittle

    I forgot my myspace pass but I csnt get it e-mailed either because my e -mail changed

    Suggests using that link

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