Cloud, Cool Tricks and Tools, Hacks, Virtualization

vCenter Orchestrator Configuration Password Recovery

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If you forgot/lost the password of vCO Configuration wizard, you can reset it using the following steps:
  1. In vCO Server, navigate to C:\ProgramFiles\VMware\Orchestrator\configuration\jetty\etc\
  2. Edit the file password.properties and paste the following line (this should be replacing the existing one):
vmware=92963abd36c896b93a36b8e296ff3387
3. Restart the vCO Configuration server and log in with username/password: vmware/vmware.
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Cool Tricks and Tools, Hacks, Operating Systems

Find your lost user login passwords on Windows XP and Windows7

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The Ophcrack Windows password cracker is the best free Windows password recovery tool available. Ophcrack is fast and easy enough for a first time password cracker with basic Windows skills.

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Description

  • Opchrack can crack passwords for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
  • Ophcrack can recover 99.9% of passwords from Windows XP, usually in a matter of seconds. Any 14-character or smaller password that uses any combination of numbers, small letters, and capital letters should be crackable.
  • Ophcrack can recover 99% of passwords from Windows 7 or Windows Vista. A dictionary attack is used in Windows 7 and Vista.
  • The Ophcrack LiveCD option allows for completely automatic password recovery.
  • LiveCD method requires no installation in Windows, making it a safe alternative to many other password recovery tools.
  • No Windows passwords need to be known to use the Ophcrack LiveCD to crack your Windows passwords.

Pros

  • Software is freely available for download online
  • Passwords are recovered automatically using the LiveCD method
  • No software installation is necessary to recover passwords
  • No knowledge of any existing passwords is necessary
  • Ophcrack works with Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

Cons

  • Some antivirus programs mistakenly identify Ophcrack as a Trojan or virus (see Guide Review below)
  • 506 MB (7/Vista) / 425 MB (XP) LiveCD ISO image must be downloaded
  • LiveCD ISO image must be burned to a disc before being used
  • Passwords greater than 14 characters can not be cracked

 

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