Advanced NT Security Explorer

Advanced NT Security Explorer is an essential tool for NT system administrators looking to tighten up system security. The latest version, 2.0, offers robust features to analyze user password hashes and attempts to recover plain-text passwords. Developed by ElcomSoft Co. Ltd., this program provides a critical assessment of password security. If the application can recover a password in a reasonable amount of time, it signifies that the password is insecure and requires immediate updating.

Advanced NT Security Explorer is conveniently available for free download and supports operating systems like Windows XP, 7, 8, 10, and 11. The program file size is only 35.4 MB, making it a lightweight yet powerful addition to any administrator’s toolkit. The executable file, antexp.exe, is straightforward to install.

Belonging to the Security category and the Privacy subcategory, Advanced NT Security Explorer meets specific needs for system evaluation and protection. It’s particularly adept at identifying security loopholes by recovering users' lost passwords and ensuring every credential in use is secure.

Pros:

• Free download
• Supports a wide range of Windows operating systems
• Effective in identifying weak passwords
• Useful for recovering lost passwords

Cons:

• Limited to Windows platforms only
• May not handle extremely complex password hashes efficiently

Other versions of the program also adhere to the same standards, with 2.0 being the most recent iteration, ensuring the tool remains relevant and up-to-date for modern security needs.

You may want to check out more software, such as Security Explorer, Secure Explore or IBM WebSphere MQ Advanced Message Security, which might be similar to Advanced NT Security Explorer.