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Crack ZIP File Password Using CMD - hackonology - 08-23-2020
If you forgot the password to your password-protected ZIP file so that you can't access the content of it without the password. You must feel frustrated. The good news is that there are some workable solutions you can use to find back the password and get access to a password protected ZIP file. One such way is to use the CMD line tool. This article describes how to crack ZIP File Password Using CMD as well as show some other ways for your reference, you can choose one that suit your need most. Now, let's get started.
Part 1: Crack ZIP File Password with CMD
To perform the Password Cracking, you need a CMD Line tool called John the Ripper. The CMD line tool is an open-source tool that is available for use onwindows, MacOSx and Linux. To use this tool follow these steps:
To begin with, you need to dowonload John the Ripper CMD line tool on your computer. Now unZIP the ZIP file you downloaded and save it in a fold with a unique name that you will remember, let's say "John".
Step 1: Now open the folder you just saved (John) and then click on the "run" folder. Then create a new folder and name it "crack" inside the "Run" folder. Here you can use the "Ctrl+Shift+N" key to create the new folder.
Step 2: Copy the password-protected file that you want to crack and paste it in the newly created "crack" folder.
Step 3: Now, close the folders opened and then on the screen of your computer open the command prompt. In the command prompt key in thecommand "cd desktop/john/run" then click "Enter".
Step 4: In the command prompt type "ZIP2john.execrack/YourFileName.ZIP>crack/Key.txt" then click"Enter" to create a ZIP file password hashes to be used to crack your ZIP file password. Remember to replace the phrase"yourfilename" in the command with the actual name for the file you want to crack.
Step 5: Using the password hash file, crack the ZIP file password by typing in the command "john–format=ZIP crack/key.txt" then click "Enter".The ZIP password will be cracked. You can now use the password to open the ZIP file.
Cons and Risks of Using CMD line Tools
Despite CMD line tools is a free way to help you unlock the encrypted ZIP file, it as well comes with its fair share of disadvantages. The following are some of the well-analyzed cons of using CMD line tools:
- Low Recovery Rate.This method doesn't work for every case. Its password cracking rate is about 20%.
- Upload File Size Limit. Most online tools subject users to limited file size to be uploaded or even a limited number of files to be converted in a day.
- Network Connection Needed. Online tools work only when there is a network connection; with no network connection relate to lack of operation with online tools.
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