Access PassView – Free Access Database Password Recovery Tool: A lightweight and easy-to-use password recovery tool designed specifically for Microsoft Access databases. If you've forgotten or misplaced a password for an .mdb file, this utility can help retrieve it quickly. Developed by NirSoft, the tool is capable of recovering passwords from databases created using Microsoft Access and the Jet Database Engine.
This software is especially useful for IT professionals, database administrators, and legacy application users who need to regain access to old Microsoft Access database files.
Access PassView | Database Password Recovery
Key Features and Highlights
- Recovers passwords for Microsoft Access `.mdb` files
- Supports databases created with both Microsoft Access and Jet Database Engines
- Simple and intuitive interface with instant results
- No installation required – runs as a standalone executable
- Extremely lightweight – only 40 KB in size
Specifications | Official Site | Where to Download
- Author’s Website: Access PassView Project Page
- Developer: Nir Sofer (NirSoft)
- File Size (Extracted): 40 KB
- License: Freeware
- Rating: 5 Star
- Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (all versions)
- Download Link: Download Access PassView (.zip)
Important Notes
- This tool does not support password recovery for Access 2007 or later `.accdb` file formats.
- Some antivirus software may flag the tool as suspicious due to its password recovery nature – this is a false positive typical with such utilities.
- Always ensure you have permission to access and recover passwords from the database file in question.