~upd~ — Accesspv.exe
accesspv.exe
is the primary executable file for Access PassView , a free utility developed by NirSoft that reveals the database password of password-protected Microsoft Access MDB files. Key Features and Functionality
Is accesspv.exe Safe?
- Runs from temporary or per‑user data folders.
- Unusual CPU/disk/network usage.
- Attempts to disable security tools or modify boot/startup settings.
- Known malicious hash or detection by multiple AV engines.
- Unknown or forged digital signature.
When in doubt, quarantine the file and monitor your network for unusual outbound connections. accesspv.exe
- Supported Versions: It supports most versions of Microsoft Access, including Access 95, 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003.
- Mechanism: When you run the tool, you can drag and drop an Access database file into the window. The tool then decrypts the password protection used by Access and displays the clear-text password.
- Portability: It is a standalone executable. It does not require an installation process and can be run from a USB stick. It creates a configuration file (
accesspv.cfg) in the same folder to save user settings (like columns displayed).
ActiveX Component
: A version also exists as an ActiveX DLL, allowing developers to integrate password recovery into their own applications (e.g., Visual Basic, C++, or Delphi). accesspv