Have you lost the access or validation password of some of the programs you have installed on your computer, and you cannot recover them? You do not need to pay again to access its contents and functions. Still, you can use some of the programs developers have created to solve this type of inconvenience, as is the case of Cain & Abel.

Cain & Abel is a sensational tool for those users who want to recover the access password to a program or want to audit the security of their PCs since it also has functions for this purpose. This is a service designed to work on Windows computers, so it is only responsible for recovering program passwords for this environment.

How it works

And although the consequences and results of using Cain & Abel may seem similar to those of other programs in the same segment, it is fair to point out that it has a somewhat different password recovery method. Indeed, while other applications take advantage of security errors in various software, this one analyzes in detail the cache, the logs, and even the conversations saved on your computer.

You may be wondering what the difference is between one method and the other, and the main thing you have to consider is that Cain & Abel's method does not damage these programs' operations over time. On the other hand, the alternatives that try to recover your passwords by deliberately generating errors or bugs in the different software can expose you to cybercriminals' attacks later.

In our experience of use, Cain & Abel has been able to recover passwords in most cases. However, it is good to remember that these applications can also fail in some specific circumstances. Beyond this, there are multiple configuration options that you can modify according to your tastes or needs, which will also increase the chances of using this service successfully.

Continuing with the clarifications, it should be noted that the recovery of some specific passwords, as explained by their creators, may take a little longer. Some of the cases in which this happens are email passwords or those of our home WiFi connection. As you can see, Cain & Abel can recover those passwords that have nothing to do with specific programs.

And if you have tried everything but Cain & Abel fails to recover your passwords, we recommend that you use theBrute-Force Mode , which is the one that uses the full potential of this program to try to recover passwords at any cost. As we explained before, you should avoid using this specific mode as much as possible because it can generate long-term damage, but if you can't get that password in the normal modes, go ahead.

The user interface of Cain & Abel is nothing different from what we can find in many of the usual programs installed in Windows, with well-organized top menus and a clear commitment to gray colors. Anyway, it is appreciated in this particular case since that allows us to have a fast and intuitive approach to most of its features, which is what you are looking for.

Keep in mind

Before finishing, we wanted to make some warnings about the installation process of Cain & Abel, for example, to explain that if your antivirus warns you about its execution, pass on it since it is something usual and does not cause any harm. On the other hand, if you want this tool to work on your PC, previously you have to install WinPCap, which won't take you more than a few seconds.

The best

The best thing about Cain & Abel, or at least the most differential aspect that we can highlight concerning other software within the same segment, is the possibility of recovering passwords without producing errors or bugs in our PC. This is not a minor detail, especially for those trying to reset passwords for sensitive applications.

The worst

As for the negative aspects of Cain & Abel, we can say that we have not found any too salient beyond the fact that, at times, there are so many options offered that when we leave the most common, we can experience problems. This is not a weakness, but we advise you to limit yourself to the essential use that interests you.

Rating

In conclusion, Cain & Abel is a password recovery tool for Windows, thanks to which you will not put your computer at risk, something that usually happens when using other similar systems. Its simplicity of use, the potential that more advanced users will discover, and, why not, its different modes of analysis and password recovery are some of the reasons to recommend it.