Passware Kit Standard recovers passwords for protected documents, archives, email data and other files, including Microsoft Office, Acrobat, ZIP and RAR formats. Its recovery methods include dictionary, brute-force, Xieve, known-password and previous-password attacks, with options to combine methods and modify candidate passwords. A wizard helps configure searches, while multi-core CPUs and multiple GPUs can accelerate them. Encryption Analyzer locates protected files, and one Decryptum credit covers online decryption of a Word or Excel file.
| Author: | Passware |
| License: | Demo |
| Price: | $79.00 |
| Released: | Apr 1, 2026 |
| File size: | 277.00 MB |
| Downloads: | 235 |
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| Author URL: | https://www.passware.com/ |
Passware Kit Standard is a password recovery utility for people who need to regain access to protected documents, archives, email data and other files. It works with a range of common formats and applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, ZIP and RAR archives, Outlook and Quicken. It can also recover passwords for local Windows administrator accounts and network connections, making it useful for both personal file recovery and some administrative tasks.
The program offers several ways to search for a password. Dictionary attacks test words and variations, while brute-force attacks try character combinations. Xieve, known-password or known-part, and previous-password methods use additional clues or earlier credentials to narrow the search. These approaches can be combined, including modifications such as changing letter case or reversing words. The recovery wizard helps configure an attack, and multi-core processors and multiple GPUs can be used to speed up the search. Recovery time depends on the password and the chosen approach.
For supported Microsoft Word and Excel files, the included Decryptum credit enables online decryption of one file. Encryption Analyzer scans a computer for password-protected files and assesses their security, helping users identify files that may need attention before attempting recovery. Passwords recovered by the program are saved for reuse on other files, which can reduce repeated work when the same or similar credentials protect several documents.
Passware Kit Standard can handle different types of protection, including passwords required to open files and restrictions on editing or workbook and worksheet access. Supported data also includes Outlook personal folders, Acrobat documents, databases and access user accounts, among other formats. Typical uses include opening an old work document, retrieving access to a compressed archive, or checking a collection of files for encryption. The range of supported applications makes it relevant to home users and IT staff dealing with legacy or forgotten credentials.
The software is offered as a demo and is available for 64-bit Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025. Password recovery works by testing candidates, so success and completion time depend on the password's complexity and available computing resources. Online decryption requires using the included credit for a supported Word or Excel file.