You come back from a long break and your Windows login won't work. Or you find an old RAR archive or Word file and the password is gone. Password Unlocker Bundle puts the tools for these jobs in one package, so you don't buy a separate program for each lock.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows
- Type: Trial-based shareware bundle of password recovery tools
- Money-back guarantee: 30 days
Key features
Reset a forgotten Windows password from a bootable disc
The Windows tool works from a bootable CD, DVD or USB drive. You download it, burn the disc, then reset the password. It covers local and domain accounts and can create a new local or domain admin account.
Recover RAR archive passwords with three attack types
The RAR tool offers brute-force, brute-force with mask and dictionary attacks. It supports multi-core CPUs, SSE, and NVIDIA GPU optimization to speed things up.
Open locked Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access files
The Office tool handles Word and Excel 97-2010, PowerPoint 2010/2007 and Access 97-2007 files. It can automatically save the recovery state.
Recover SQL Server and instant messenger passwords
The SQL tool works on any computer as long as you have the master.mdf file, so you don't need to install it on the server. The messenger tool recovers passwords and account names for MSN, AOL and GTalk.
Who it's for
It suits home users and small offices who occasionally lose a password to a Windows account, an archive, an Office document, a PDF or a database. If you need only one of these jobs, a single-purpose tool may cost less.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Several recovery tools in one purchase
- Bootable-disc approach works when you can't log in to Windows
- Three attack modes for file passwords
- Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- Recovery by brute force can take a long time on long or complex passwords
- The listed RAR support covers archives made by WinRAR 4.11 and earlier
- Windows reset needs a spare CD, DVD or USB drive
What users say
"It is an all-in-one password recovery tool for many types of passwords, like Windows, RAR, Office, PDF etc." (Hancy Bruce, on the Password Unlocker website)
FAQs
Can it help if I can't log in to Windows?
Yes. You burn a bootable disc or USB drive, start the locked computer from it, and reset the password.
Do I need to install it on my SQL Server?
No. You can recover the password on any computer if you have the master.mdf file.
Which attack modes are available for file passwords?
Brute-force, brute-force with mask, and dictionary attacks.
Is there a refund if it doesn't work?
The vendor lists a 30-day money-back guarantee.
System requirements
Runs on Windows. The Windows reset tool supports Windows 7, Vista and XP, plus 2008, 2003 and 2000 servers.