How to Use the Sam to Hack Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: to do this you have to have a basic idea of how passwords are stored.

   First, when you type it in, it is encrypted into something long and unrecognizable.
   
   Then it is stored in a file called the SAM.
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   Step 2: where can you find this SAM file?

   Well, to be blunt, it is here:
   Windows/system32/config/SAM.
   
   But, don't go for it just yet! It is locked to all accounts while Windows is running.
   
   It can also be found in the registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
   -> SAM. , Well, the easiest way to do this is to get an alternate OS like Linux, and copy the file.
   
   That simple.
   
   You can also use a program called pwdump2, which will get it as well. , Now you get to the fun part, cracking the password.
   
   There are numerous programs available, but one of the best ones is called Cain, and can be downloaded from www(dot)oxid(dot)it/cain(dot)html. ,,,, Enjoy.
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   Step 3: "If it is locked

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   Step 4: how do I get it?"

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   Step 5: "Now I have it

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   Step 6: but the password is encrypted!"

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   Step 7: It outputs password

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   Step 8: and you are done!

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   Step 9: another awesome trick is injecting passwords into the SAM.

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    Step 10: The easiest way to gain access is simply to use a tool called chntpw to change a password in the SAM

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    Step 11: (after you back it up using Linux)

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    Step 12: and then simply log in

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    Step 13: do what you have to do

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    Step 14: then restore it.

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    Step 15: There you go

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    Step 16: a quality hacking tutorial.

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