Or what if you’re using drive encryption that would wipe out your files if you changed the password?

It’s time to crack the password instead.

There are two options to download, XP or Vista, so verify you grab the right one.

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Once the .iso file is downloaded, burn it to a CD using the guide below.

Now extract the tables to \tables\vista_free on the USB drive and they will be used automatically by Ophcrack.

Boot from CD/USB

Boot the computer from the CD or USB drive that you created.

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