Freeware: Forgotten Excel Password


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AxessPW v1.0aAaria51 Software

Forgotten Password - Lost Password - Ex-employee left without disclosing passwords - There`s lots of legitimate reasons why you may need to use AxessPW.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsBusiness- Databases & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 3.7 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.aaria51.com/axesspw/axess10.exe
Fetch Forgotten Gmail Password 2.0.1.5Undelete Software

Forgotten Yahoo, msn, indiatimes, Gmail, rediffmail, Hotmail email ID, account password decryption software decrypt the coded characters which is covered under the asterisk****.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMESecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 1.2 MBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.undelete.in/downloads/DDPasswordUnmask.exe
Change Forgotten Password Lite 2.41Excode Software

Recover and change forgotten passwords in multiple applications. Did you upgrade your computer and lose your passwords? Recover forgotten passwords from virtually any product and see them in plain text with Change Forgotten Passwords!

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMESecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 1019.0 KBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.change-forgotten-password.com/downloads/change-forgotten-password_setup.exe
Keywords: Password, Recovery, Change, View
Asterisk Password Recovery 3.1.0.8Undelete Software

Password unmask utility recovers forgotten yahoo messenger gmail orkut hotmail naukri jobsahead indiatimes rediffmail msn monster AOL account password hidden behind asterisk ***** symbols works under windows 98 2000 NT ME XP 2003 operating system

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMESecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 653.0 KBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.undelete.in/downloads/DDPasswordUnmask.exe
Keywords: Password, Recovery, Software, Restore
Passware Kit 8.1Passware

Passware Kit recovers all kinds of lost or forgotten passwords for the world's most popular office application files, including Excel, Word, Windows 2003/XP/2K/NT, RAR, WinZip, Access, Outlook, Acrobat, Quicken, WordPerfect, VBA, 1-2-3, ACT!

Platform: WindowsSecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 5.0 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.lostpassword.com/demos/kitd.exe
IE Asterisk Password Uncover 1.2Nsasoft LLC.

IE Asterisk Password Uncover allows you to view passwords hidden with asterisks in password fields in web pages and ActiveX controls. Comes in handy when you have forgotten your passwords.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  WinXPSecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 468.0 KBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.nsauditor.com/freeware/downloads/IEAstRecover.exe
Windows Password Recovery Software v3.1.0.8Windows Password Recovery Software

Data Doctor Password unmask unhide program is a useful free utility to reveal passwords hidden behind the asterisk ***** characters inside any protected password text box.

Platform: WindowsSystem Utilities- Other
License: FreewareSize: 653.0 KBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.datadoctor.biz/downloads/DDPasswordUnmask.exe
Password Recovery for Corel Paradox V1.0HXTT

Password Recovery by HXTT is a free toolkit for Corel Paradox databases from 3.0, 3.5, 4.x, 5.x, 7.x to 11.x. That freeware can help you to retrieve forgotten database password from Paradox table files (*.db; *.px; *.xnn; *.xgn; *.ygn).

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  Mac OS XSecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 30.0 KBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.hxtt.com/tool/passwordrecovery4paradox.zip
Messenger Password Recovery Key v6.1Passware Inc.

Messenger Key recovers passwords for Mirabilis ICQ UINs. The software is easy to use - drag and drop ICQ database .dat file to the program window to recover the password. All versions of Mirabilis ICQ starting with ICQ 99 are supported.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsSecurity & Privacy- Encryption Tools
License: FreewareSize: 279.0 KBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.lostpassword.com/f/downloads/msgrkey/msgrkey.exe
Dial-Up Password Recovery FREE 1.0.5.1A.S.A.P. Solutions Inc.

This free tool was designed for Dialup, VPN (Remote Access) password recovery. It will help you to recover lost or forgotten passwords for your RAS settings. This tool can recover saved passwords and connection settings.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win95,  Win98Security & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 542.7 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.asap-tools.com/DialupPassRecoveryFREESetup.exe
Comodo i-Vault Comodo Inc

Comodo i-Vault Secure Password Management Software * Instantly login to your favorite websites and applications * Speed up surfing - No more forgotten passwords * Single point of storage for all your confidential information * 256 bit encryption of c

Platform: Windows2000,  WinXPSecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 6.8 MBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.comodo.com/products/i-vault/licence.html
Password Decryption Software 3.1.0.8Password Recovery

Data doctor hidden password unmask utility decode any typed key board character in asterisks form **** of password text box.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMESecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 655.4 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.passwordrecovery.in/downloads/DDPasswordUnmask.exe
PicoZip Recovery Tool 1.0Softchitect

PicoZip Recovery Tool is an easy-to-use program that can help you recover lost or forgotten passwords from password protected Zip files created by compression utilities like PicoZip, WinZip, PKZip, etc. Self-extracting Zip files are also supported.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Win95,  Win98,  WinMEEducation- Teaching & Training Tools
License: FreewareSize: 2.7 MBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.picozip.com/prt/PicoZipRT.exe
Keywords: Password, Recovery, Zip, Unzip
NetWrix Password Manager v3.1.018NetWrix Password Manager

NetWrix Password Manager gives end users ability to securely manage their passwords and resolve account lockout incidents in a self-service fashion without involvement of helpdesk personnel, allowing organizations to implement strong password policie

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsServers- Other Server Applications
License: FreewareSize: 1.1 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.netwrix.com/requeste.html?product=prm
Self-service Password Reset Manager v3.1.018Self-service Password Reset Manager

Password Manager gives end users ability to securely manage their passwords and resolve account lockout incidents in a self-service fashion without involvement of helpdesk personnel, allowing organizations to implement strong password policies in Act

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsServers- Other Server Applications
License: FreewareSize: 1.1 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.netwrix.com/requeste.html?product=prm
Password Reset Manager v3.1.018Password Reset Manager

Password Reset Manager gives end users ability to securely manage their passwords and resolve account lockout incidents in a self-service fashion without involvement of helpdesk personnel, allowing organizations to implement strong password policies

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsServers- Other Server Applications
License: FreewareSize: 1.1 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.netwrix.com/requeste.html?product=prm
Keyread 1.0www.dwhylton.com

FREE Keyread program interrogates the Mitsubishi FX, FX1S,FX1N,FX2N,FX2NC PLC?s.and determines the key word (password) on password protected PLC?s. Often machinery and equipment is orphaned when the OEM goes out of business.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  WinXPBusiness- Accounting & Finance
License: FreewareSize: 40.9 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.dwhylton.com/Keyread/Keyread.zip
Password Memory 2009 2.0Codeaero Technologies

Password Memory 2009 helps you organize and secure your passwords. Your passwords are encrypted using multiple algorithms to keep them secure. Generate random secure passwords with the click of a button. Available in several different languages.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win95,  Win98Security & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 7.5 MBReleased: 26 August, 2008
Download: http://www.codeaero.com/downloads/pm2009_setup.exe
Keywords: Password, Password Manager, Password Management, Password Safe
Windows Password Recovery Bootdisk v1.0Windows Password Recovery Bootdisk

Windows Password Recovery Bootdisk extends a helping hand when you lost your logon password. It won't damage the integrity of the system by deleting the password; it will carefully restore user names, LM and NTLM password hashes.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsSystem Utilities- Other
License: FreewareSize: 3.2 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.rixler.com/download/bootdisk.zip
BadBlue Excel-Web Spreadsheet Server v2.63BadBlue

Looking for an easy, secure way to share Excel spreadsheets over the web or even a local area network (LAN)?Using nothing more than a browser, you can now leverage Excel in ways you never thought possible.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsBusiness- Databases & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 750.0 KBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://badblue.com/bb98.exe
Password Cracker 3.76G&G Software

A simple software that was created to ensure that you never worry about misplacing or forgetting passwords. Tool for restoring forgotten passwords (also in Internet Explorer).

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win95,  Win98Security & Privacy- Encryption Tools
License: FreewareSize: 3.5 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.amlpages.com/Source/pwdcrack.zip
IraqSniperAssault 3.0Free Shooting Games

There are snipers attacking you from every window of this got forgotten street in eastern Bagdad. Not only do they present a threat for you, but for the whole platoon of US army troops.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMEGames & Entertainment- Action
License: FreewareSize: 1.2 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://free-shooting-games.net/download/IraqSniperAssault.exe
Cute Password Manager 2008.1.3.7iBit-Lab

Cute Password Manager logs you into Web sites and fills forms faster, easier, and more securely. Cute Password Manager memorizes each user ID and password the first time you log into a site and automatically supplies them when you return.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  WinNT 4.x,  WinXPSecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 4.9 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.cutepasswordmanager.com/downloads/cutepasswordmanager.exe
Kernel Excel File Recovery Software v7.05.01Nucleus Technologies.com

New updated version now enables it users to repair single or multiple corrupt excel file(s) at a time. Now 100s of excel worksheets can be repaired at a time.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsSystem Utilities- File & Disk Management
License: FreewareSize: 2.5 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.nucleustechnologies.com/downloads/Nucleus-Kernel-Excel.exe
ADX Toys for Microsoft Excel 1.0Afalina Co., Ltd.

ADX Toys for Microsoft Excel is a COM add-in that adds several useful features to Microsoft Excel (see screenshot). The add-in is based on Add-in Express technology (http://www.afalinasoft.

Platform: Windows2000,  Win95,  Win98,  WinMEBusiness- Office Suites & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 534.0 KBReleased: 25 July, 2008
Download: http://www.afalinasoft.com/files/adxtoys-xl-10.zip
ADX Toys XL v1.0Afalina Co., Ltd.

ADX Toys for Microsoft Excel is a free COM add-in that adds several useful features to Microsoft Excel.The add-in is based on Add-in Express technology (http://www.afalinasoft.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsBusiness- Databases & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 551.8 MBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.ablebits.com/files/xl-adx-toys.exe
Cells Assistant for Microsoft Excel 1.5.0.1Add-in Express Ltd.

This free add-in for Microsoft Excel 2000, Excel XP (2002) and Excel 2003 enhances the built-in Special Cells dialog and simplifies access to other functionality of Microsoft Excel.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Home Basic,  Windows Vista StarterBusiness- Office Suites & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 1.3 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.ablebits.com/files/submit/cells-assistant-excel-15.zip
2000Budget 1.0Craig Green

2000Budget is a Spreadsheet that was designed to be used with Excel 2000, but will also function in Excel 97, but will lack some of the Pivot Table formats that Excel 2000 contains(You Can email me for a copy that works better with Excel 97).

Platform: WindowsAudio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 3.2 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.geocities.com/budgetpro/BudgetPro.html
Asterisk Password Recovery Key v6.1Passware Inc.

Asterisk Key shows passwords hidden under asterisks. The tool works both with password dialog boxes and web pages. The software is easy to use - press 'Recover' button to recover all the passwords.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsBusiness- Databases & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 285.0 KBReleased: 20 May, 2009
Download: http://www.lostpassword.com/f/downloads/ariskkey/ariskkey.exe
BadBlue Excel Web Spreadsheet Collaboration Server 2.72b BadBlue

Looking for an easy, secure way to share Excel spreadsheets over the web or even a local area network (LAN)? Using nothing more than a browser, you can now leverage Excel in ways you never thought possible.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsXP,  Windows2000,  Win95,  Win98Network & Internet- File Sharing/Peer to Peer
License: FreewareSize: 583.7 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://badblue.com/bb98.exe
Complete Excel Names 1.1Afalina Co., Ltd.

Complete Excel Names is a free COM add-in that allows you to set the width of the Name Box in Microsoft Excel. The add-in is based on Add-in Express technology (http://www.afalinasoft.

Platform: Windows2000,  Win95,  Win98,  WinMEBusiness- Office Suites & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 867.0 KBReleased: 25 July, 2008
Download: http://www.ablebits.com/files/xl-complete-names.exe
FontViewOK 1.12Nenad Hrg

The problem is well known: Only the written form is remembered, but the name is forgotten. Here helps FontViewOK. He creates a quick visual overview of all installed fonts. The deployment is so simple, a help file is not required.

Platform: Windows 98,  WindowsXP,  Windows2000Graphic Apps- Font Tools
License: FreewareSize: 34.0 KBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.softwareok.com/Download/FontViewOK.zip
Select to Excel 1PSP Games

This small Excel macro allows you to execute SQL commands on any ODBC data source directly in Excel and will paste the results in an Excel sheet where you can sort, filter and further manipulate the data.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win 3.1x,  Win95Business- Databases & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 28.4 KBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.pspsoftware.co.za/software-development/Sel2XL.zip
Keywords: Sql, Odbc, Query, Database
Password Scrambler 1.0Onepassword.com

How many password-protected sites do you go to? Can you remember all the passwords you use, or do you end up using the same password everywhere? What if one of these sites was compromised, and your password was stolen?

Platform: Win95,  Win98,  WinME,  WinNT 3.xAudio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 593.9 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.onepassword.com/1p/download.aspx
Mac password manager 2.021Passwd

1Passwd for Mac is the top-rated Password Manager and Web Form Filler that completely automates password entering and form filling. 1Passwd for Mac: Manage hundreds of passwords with one master key.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: MAC 68k,  Mac OS 9,  Mac OS X,  Mac OS X 10.1Network & Internet- Browsers
License: FreewareSize: 2.6 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://agilewebsolutions.com?r=7ad8764b
1Password for Mac 3.51Passwd

1Passwd for Mac is the top-rated Password Manager and Web Form Filler that completely automates password entering and form filling. 1Passwd for Mac: Manage hundreds of passwords with one master key.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: MAC 68k,  Mac OS 9,  Mac OS X,  Mac OS X 10.1Network & Internet- Browsers
License: FreewareSize: 2.6 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://agilewebsolutions.com?r=7ad8764b
SMS XL 1.5MicroNet Computers

SMS Plug-in for Microsoft Excel Send text and pager messages direct from Microsoft Excel Mysmsmantra.com SMS plug-in for Microsoft Excel is ideal for direct marketing applications.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  WinME,  WinXPCommunications- Dial Up & Connection Tools
License: FreewareSize: 2.4 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.mysmsmantra.com/files/SMS_XL.zip
Robo-form for Macs -1Passwd 6.9.861Passwd

1Passwd for Mac is the top-rated Password Manager and Web Form Filler that completely automates password entering and form filling. 1Passwd for Mac: Manage hundreds of passwords with one master key.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: MAC 68k,  Mac OS 9,  Mac OS X,  Mac OS X 10.1Network & Internet- Browsers
License: FreewareSize: 2.6 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://agilewebsolutions.com?r=7ad8764b
BadBlue Excel Web Spreadsheet Collaboration Server 2.72bBadBlue

Share Excel files, photos, music, videos, and business documents securely. BadBlue is one of the easiest web servers ever created. You can get started in seconds and it is much easier to use than an FTP server or Apache. Get BadBlue today!

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: WindowsXP,  Windows2000,  Win95,  Win98System Utilities- File & Disk Management
License: FreewareSize: 585.9 KBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://badblue.com/bb98.exe
Keywords: Excel, Word, Access, Browser
XLCalendar 1.0.0LJZsoft

XLCalendar is a calendar generator for Microsoft Excel that outputs calendars in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win95,  Win98Desktop- Clocks & Alarms
License: FreewareSize: 1021.0 KBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.ljzsoft.com/download/xlcal.zip
EXCEL WEBSITE PRO 1.0ZANTU.com

Excel Website Pro produces websites from Excel at the click of a button. No need to understand web programming languages. No need to use website editing software such as Macromedia Dreamweaver. Instantly produces your website.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinXPWeb Development- Web Wizards & Components
License: FreewareSize: 5.7 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.zantu.com/ewp.zip
Wildlife Pictures Online 2006.1Scotch Macaskill

This Desktop Calendar and Planner, showcasing vibrant wildlife pictures from Africa, will keep you organized, punctual, and out of trouble l no more missed appointments or forgotten birthdays and anniversaries!

Platform: Windows 98,  WindowsXP,  Windows2000Desktop- Screen Savers
License: FreewareSize: 3.4 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.wildlife-pictures-online.com/
xltoys2005_vsto_cs.zip 2.0Afalina Co., Ltd.

This is a free sample add-in (ready to install and use) that adds a number of useful features to Microsoft Excel, including advanced options for Excel styles, merging cells and special paste options.

Platform: Windows 98,  WindowsXP,  Windows2000Audio & Multimedia- Other
License: FreewareSize: 452.0 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.add-in-express.com/
Lokad Excel Sales Forecasting 1.0.0Lokad.com

Lokad Excel Sales Forecasting is an open source add-in. * Native integration into Microsoft Excel 2000 or higher. * Import sales data from 20+ business applications into Excel. * Explore, visualize and organize your sales data through Excel.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Windows Vista Starter,  WinXPBusiness- Office Suites & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 678.0 KBReleased: 25 July, 2008
Download: http://www.lokad.com/GetFile.aspx?File=Products%5cExcelSales%5cLokad.Excel.SalesForecasting-msi1.0.0.zip
Diary Defender 1.8NorthSoft Xaltra

Diary Defender is the premier diary application. It features multiple users and strong password protection. It allows you to insert images with your entries, and it features rich text, so you can use the fonts you like, when you like.

Platform: Windows 98,  WindowsXP,  Windows2000Security & Privacy- Encryption Tools
License: FreewareSize: 1.1 MBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://www.xaltra.net
Batch Replacer for MS Excel 1.4ReplSoft Inc.

Batch Replacer for MS Excel is an utility which helps to make a multi-replacement operations in MS Excel files with the help of the MS Excel list.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win95,  Win98Business- Office Suites & Tools
License: FreewareSize: 500.0 KBReleased: 25 July, 2008
Download: http://www.replsoft.com/brformsexcel.zip
P-Synch Lite 1.0M-Tech Information Technology

Self-service network password reset utility. When network users forget their passwords or get locked out of their accounts, P-Synch/Lite verifies their identity using personal questions in a web form.

Platform: WindowsSecurity & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 0Released: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://psynch.com/download/litedl/
Nucleus Kernel Password Unmask 1.0Nucleus Data Recovery

Kernel Password Unmask 1.0 shows and unmasks password of any Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP application or program. It unmasks and reveal password hidden behind asterisks (******) - unmask FTP Client Passwords.

D-Softs Database Comparer
Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win98,  WinMESystem Utilities- Other
License: FreewareSize: 100.0 KBReleased: 12 May, 2008
Download: http://www.nucleustechnologies.com/Free-Softwares/KernelPasswordUnmask.exe
Keywords: Free Download, Unmask Password, Reveal Password, Unhide Password
Cycle Password 1.0Bryan Vergato Software

Cycle Password -- A Windows NT Domain Password Change Utility. If you work in an environment where a strict password change policy is enforced, then this program may be for you.

Platform: Windows2000,  WinNT 3.x,  WinNT 4.x,  WinXPSystem Utilities- System Maintenance
License: FreewareSize: 950.0 KBReleased: 12 January, 2009
Download: http://vergato.com/downloads/cyclepw/CyclePass.exe
Mar Password Generator 1.26WinCatalog.com

Password Generator allows to generate any quantity of passwords with one mouse click. Using Password Generator you do not have to think out new passwords. Password Generator will do it instead of you.

Platform: Windows2000,  Windows2003,  Win95,  Win98Security & Privacy- Password Managers
License: FreewareSize: 106.0 KBReleased: 28 July, 2008
Download: http://www.securesafepro.com/download/pasgen_inst.exe/pasgen_inst.exe


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