Review: Best Windows Password Genius for Novice and Technician

It's a good idea to make a password reset disc before you forget your Windows password, so you don't have to find third-party Windows password genius software. But that is not the most case. Let's take a look at the best 8 Windows password genius, most of which work with Windows 10, 8, 7 and Vista.

1. Ophcrack

Ophcrack is one of the more effective password genius tool that runs via Windows, Mac and Linux installations. Ophcrack is based on a time-memory trade-off that recovers password through brute force guessing. It provides free tables for Windows XP and Vista, as well as paid tables for improving password cracking speed.

2. Spotmau Password Genius

Ever lost your Windows system password or BIOS password? Spotmau Password Genius is an effective solution to blank Windows Admin/User password, clear BIOS/CMOS password and recover your password of Email, MSN, IE Autocomplete, Google Talk etc. Super user-friendly graphic interface, even 5-year old kids can handle it.

3. PCUnlocker

PCUnlocker is a self-contained boot media that allows you to reset Windows local / domain account password in no time. Comparing to Ophcrack, PCUnlocker removes Windows password instead of recovering it, so it works with a very high success rate. It also supports bypassing Windows 10/8 Microsoft account login, and compatible with UEFI secure boot.

4. Elcomsoft

Elcomsoft System Recovery is a must-have genius tool for network administrators, IT professionals and security specialists. It allows you to clear Windows user password, and dump hashed passwords from SAM/SYSTEM files or Active Directory database for further analysis and offline password recovery.

5. Windows Key

Windows Key is a powerful password genius developed by Passware. Just like the softwares above, it can also blank your forgotten Windows password (including Live ID) from a CD or USB stick. Note that Windows Setup CD or ISO image is required to make a Windows Key password reset CD or USB drive.

6. Cain & Abel

Cain & Abel is a free Windows password genius that can come in handy for IT admins. It can recover various kinds of passwords by using methods such brute force attacks, cryptanalysis attacks and one of the most used which is the dictionary attack. Unlike Ophcrack and other popular Windows password genius tools, Cain & Abel requires access to Windows under an administrator account.

7. iSunshare Password Genius

iSunshare Windows Password Genius, an all-in-one Windows password hacking tool, helps to delete forgotten Windows admin/user passwords. iSunshare Windows Password Genius comes with 4 editions: Standard, Professional, Advanced and RAID, and you can find the correct version for your system.

8. Offline Windows Password & Registry Editor

Offline Windows Password & Registry Editor is a free password genius for resetting Windows login password from a boot media. It is a small Linux boot disk that could blank Windows password, enable / unlock your account when you're locked out already.

Get familiar with one (or more) of these password genius softwares so you won't have to resort to reinstalling Windows or take your PC out to a repair shop when you forgot your Windows password.