IE Password Decryptor Review: Features, Risks, and Tips

Step-by-step: Recover Forgotten IE Passwords with IE Password Decryptor

Scans Internet Explorer/Edge (Windows Vault/Credential Manager) and decrypts stored AutoComplete and HTTP-auth passwords saved by IE.
Exports results to HTML/XML/TXT/CSV. Includes GUI and command-line.

Run as local user who saved the passwords. Administrator may be needed for some credential types.
Temporarily disable antivirus false-positives only if you trust the download source (some AVs flag these tools).
Back up your system or at least the user profile (C:\Users\AppData) before running recovery tools.

Download IE Password Decryptor from a reputable mirror (official SecurityXploded page or trusted software sites like MajorGeeks).
If the download is an installer, run it; otherwise extract the portable executable.
Right-click the executable and choose Run as administrator (recommended).
Let the tool scan—it will auto-detect IE version and read:
- AutoComplete passwords (registry Storage2)
- HTTP authentication (Credentials store)
- Windows Vault/Credential Manager (IE/Edge on newer Windows)
Review the listed entries (URL, user, password). Double-click any entry to open the site.
Use the Export button to save recovered passwords (choose HTML/XML/TXT/CSV).
If needed, use the tool’s History Manager or “Add Website” features to assist recovery for URLs missing from history.
When finished, securely store or securely delete exported files.

AutoComplete passwords often require the original browsing history/URL; cleared history can prevent recovery.
Reading passwords from another profile or external drive may require the original Windows logon password hash.
Some antivirus software reports false positives—only proceed if you trust the source.
Tools like this should be used only on systems and accounts you own or are authorized to test.

If you want, I can produce a short checklist you can download or a one-page printable guide.