Recovering a dial-up or VPN password Windows won't show you
You set up a dial-up or VPN connection years ago and told Windows to remember the password. Now you need to set it up on another machine, and nobody remembers what it was. Windows keeps the password on your computer but won't let you view it. SpotDialup is built for exactly this situation.
Quick facts
- Vendor: Nsasoft
- Platform: Windows
- Price: $14.50
- Trial: free to try for 15 days
Key features
Get back lost Dial-Up, RAS and VPN passwords
SpotDialup recovers lost or forgotten passwords for Dial-Up, RAS and virtual private network connections. It also lists the logins stored for those connections.
See connection details at a glance
The program shows connection properties such as connection names, domains, phone numbers and IP addresses. You can check a connection's settings without opening each one in Windows.
Work from a graphical interface
The vendor says all the features are provided through a user-friendly graphical interface, so you don't need command-line tools.
Who it's for
It suits anyone who saved a dial-up or VPN password in Windows and no longer knows it. That includes people moving to a new PC and administrators who have to rebuild a remote-access connection.
Pros and cons
- Pro: It does one narrow job, recovering dial-up, RAS and VPN passwords.
- Pro: A 15-day trial lets you test it before paying.
- Con: It only covers dial-up, RAS and VPN credentials. For passwords from other programs you would need a different Nsasoft tool.
- Con: It is a paid, Windows-only program.
FAQs
What does SpotDialup recover?
It recovers passwords stored for Dial-Up, RAS and virtual private network connections.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The trial runs for 15 days.
How much does it cost?
The full version costs $14.50.
Why can't I see the password in Windows?
Windows offers to store the password, but it doesn't let you view it afterwards. That is the gap SpotDialup fills.