UpdateStar Password Finder 8
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"Brought back my hidden and forgotten passwords in seconds." — Paula M.

Recover hidden passwords for software programs.

Why UpdateStar Password Finder? Because losing passwords is an annoying experience! Supports user name and password recovery and backup for more than one hundred software programs. Scans local and network computers without installation.

Password Finder Use Cases & Applications

Password Finder provides comprehensive credential recovery solutions for home users, IT professionals, and system administrators. Understanding when and how to deploy this powerful tool maximizes its value for password management, account recovery, and security auditing scenarios.

Primary Use Cases

Account Recovery

Recover lost or forgotten passwords from web browsers, email clients, and instant messaging applications when account credentials are no longer accessible.

System Migration

Extract stored credentials before upgrading hardware or migrating to a new computer system, ensuring seamless transition without losing access to configured accounts.

Security Auditing

Identify stored passwords within your organization's workstations to audit security policies and ensure compliance with credential management best practices.

Credential Backup

Create comprehensive backups of all stored passwords and authentication data across multiple applications, protecting against data loss during system failures.

Network Administration

Scan multiple computers across your network simultaneously to recover credentials from remote systems, streamlining IT administration tasks.

Emergency Recovery

Quickly recover critical credentials during emergency situations when password reset procedures are unavailable or time-consuming.

Password Finder Scan Interface

Technical Capabilities

Comprehensive Coverage: Recovers credentials from 108+ software applications including web browsers, email clients, FTP programs, and instant messengers.
Regular Updates: Continuous database updates ensure compatibility with the latest application versions and emerging password storage mechanisms.
Export Functionality: Export recovered credentials to multiple formats for backup purposes, documentation, or migration to password management solutions.
Network Scanning: Scan remote computers across your network infrastructure to audit or recover credentials from multiple workstations simultaneously.
Professional Support: Access to technical support and comprehensive documentation ensures successful deployment in both home and enterprise environments.
Instant Results: Rapid scanning engine delivers credential recovery results within seconds, minimizing downtime during critical recovery operations.
Important: Password Finder is designed for legitimate credential recovery and system administration purposes. Users must comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding password recovery and have proper authorization to scan systems.

Supported Software Programs

Password Finder supports 108+ software applications across multiple categories, with regular updates expanding coverage.

Web Browsers

  • Mozilla Firefox (all versions)
  • Google Chrome 1.0-6.x
  • Internet Explorer 4-9

Email Clients

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Outlook Express
  • Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0-3.x
  • Windows Live Mail (all versions)
  • IncrediMail (all versions)

Instant Messengers

  • MSN Messenger 1.x-7.x
  • Windows Live Messenger
  • Google Talk (all versions)

FTP Clients

  • WinSCP (all versions)
  • SecureFX (all versions)
And many more... The complete database includes 108+ applications with new programs added regularly.
Ready to Recover Your Passwords? Download Password Finder and start recovering lost credentials in minutes.

When to Use Password Finder

  • Forgotten browser or email passwords
  • Preparing for system migration or upgrade
  • Creating password backup documentation
  • Auditing stored credentials for security
  • Recovering FTP or network credentials
  • IT administration of multiple workstations
  • Emergency account access restoration
  • Transitioning to password manager software

Business & IT Benefits

  • Reduce Downtime: Quickly recover credentials without lengthy password reset procedures
  • Network Efficiency: Scan multiple computers simultaneously across your infrastructure
  • Security Auditing: Identify weak or exposed credentials stored on workstations
  • Cost Savings: Eliminate expensive help desk calls for password recovery
  • Compliance Support: Document credential management for audit requirements

Home User Benefits

  • Easy Recovery: Restore access to forgotten online accounts instantly
  • Migration Made Simple: Transfer all credentials when upgrading computers
  • Password Backup: Create secure backups of all stored passwords
  • User-Friendly: No technical expertise required for credential recovery
  • Time Savings: Avoid frustrating password reset procedures

Application Categories

Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, IE, and more
Email Clients: Outlook, Thunderbird, Live Mail
FTP Clients: WinSCP, SecureFX, Total Commander
Messengers: MSN, Windows Live, Google Talk
And More: Download managers, network tools

Quick Facts

  • 108+ supported applications
  • Local & Network scanning capability
  • Multiple Export formats available
  • Regular Updates to application database
  • Professional Support included

Need Help?

View our comprehensive getting started guide or contact technical support for assistance.

View Getting Started Guide