Internet Explorer Stored Password Recovery

Internet Explorer stores usernames and passwords for web sites which you have logged in to.

Internet Explorer stores these usernames and passwords in what is called Microsoft Protected Storage.

Password storage is configured in Internet Explorer under Tools, Internet Options, Content, AutoComplete:

Viewing Microsoft Protected Storage

Microsoft Protected Storage stores the usernames and passwords in a set of registry keys.

Several programs, with widely varying capabilities, are available to help you view Microsoft Protected Storage:

• Protected Storage Explorer
• Elcomsoft Advanced Internet Explorer Password Recovery
• Rixler Software Internet Explorer Password Revealer
• SecretExplorer
• IE Key