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PCVITA software to open locked Word files on Windows
Word Password Recovery Tool
PCVITA Word Password Recovery Tool finds the lost password of a Word document on Windows. Choose Brute Force when you remember nothing or Mask when a few characters come back to you. PCVITA software tests the combinations on your PC and the file never leaves it. Free demo reveals two characters.
- Input
- One locked Word document
- Modes
- Two attack modes for lost passwords
- Settings
- Character types and a length range
- Result
- Copy Password button after the search
Type a prefix or a suffix when you remember part of the password. Microsoft Word must be installed first. See all features. Locked PDF instead? Open PDF Password Recovery.
How Word Password Recovery Works
Browse to the document, select a mode, set your options and start. PCVITA software shows the password and a Copy Password button.
Locked Document
Older or newer format
- Document with an open password
- Unknown or partly known password
- File stays on your PC
PCVITA Word Password Recovery
Installs on Windows
- Brute Force attack
- Mask attack with prefix and suffix
- Progress bar on screen
Recovered Password
Copied with one click
- Password shown on screen
- Copy Password button
- Word opens the file with it
- 1OpenAdd the locked document.
- 2SetSelect a mode and the character types.
- 3RecoverClick Recover and copy the password.
Recover a Word Password in 6 Steps
Six screens follow one locked document from the first click to the copied password. Select any step to see its screen. Software Guide covers both recovery modes in detail.
Step 1. Install and Start the Software
Install the software and open it from the Start menu. The main window shows the file box, the two modes and the character options.
Step 2. Add the Protected File
Click the browse button. Select the password protected .doc or .docx file and click Open.
Step 3. Select a Recovery Mode
Select Unknown Password (Brute Force Attack) when nothing comes to mind. Select Partial Known Password (Mask Attack) when a few characters do.
Step 4. Set Characters and Length
Tick the character types your password holds. Set the minimum and the maximum length. Mask mode adds Prefix and Suffix boxes for the characters you know.
Step 5. Click Recover
Click Recover. A progress bar follows the search. Click OK when the message appears.
Step 6. Copy the Password
Click Copy Password. Open the document in Word and paste the password into its password window.
Demo edition reveals two characters only.
Word Password Recovery Software Features
What PCVITA software does with a locked document, grouped by task.
Offers Two Recovery Modes for Word Files
What you remember about the password decides the mode.
Brute Force Attack
Test combinations when you have no hint.
Mask Attack
Test fewer combinations with a known prefix or suffix.
DOC and DOCX
Load the older and the newer Word format.
Local Search
The search stays on your PC.
Chooses Characters and a Length Range
Every detail you recall narrows the search.
Uppercase and Lowercase
Include capitals or small letters.
Numbers
Include digits.
Special Characters
Include symbols like # and @.
Spaces and Tabs
Include a gap inside the password.
Uses a Prefix and a Suffix in Mask Mode
Mask mode builds on the characters you know.
Prefix
Type how the password starts.
Suffix
Type how the password ends.
Length Range
Keep the range tight to save time.
Fewer Combinations
The search tests fewer options than Brute Force.
Tracks Progress and Copies the Result
The screen reports the work from start to finish.
Progress Bar
Follow the search while it works.
Estimated Time
Read a time estimate on screen.
Copy Password
Copy the result in one click.
Password Window
Paste the password into the prompt.
Test these options on your own document. Demo edition reveals two characters only.
Why Word Passwords Need a Recovery Tool
Four facts about Word passwords and how PCVITA software handles every one.
- 1
Word Cannot Recover Passwords
Microsoft says Word cannot recover a lost document password. PCVITA software searches for it on your PC.
- 2
Passwords Are Case Sensitive
Word passwords respect capitals and small letters. PCVITA software lets you select both types.
- 3
Passwords Reach 15 Characters
Word allows passwords up to 15 characters long. PCVITA software takes a minimum and a maximum length.
- 4
Word Stays Installed
The software needs Microsoft Word on your PC. Install Word first and then start the recovery.
Prepare Before You Recover a Word Password
Six checks before your first recovery. Tick the boxes in order, then open the software.
- Note what you remember about the password. A length, a character type, a prefix or a suffix all help.
- Copy the file to a safe folder. Work on the copy.
- Check that Word is installed before you start. The software needs it.
- Install the .NET Framework on the PC. Version 4.5 or later works.
- Choose the recovery mode first. Brute Force suits no hint and Mask suits a known part.
- Test the free demo on your file before you pay. Download the demo edition and see two characters.
System lines match the version and system table below. Word facts follow the page linked in the Sources.
Word Password Recovery Pricing
Start with the free demo, then buy one licence. Both editions search the same way. Password length on screen is the only difference.
Demo Edition
Free
See two characters of the password
- ResultTwo characters
- Recovery modesBoth
- LicenceNot needed
Version 4.0, 237.18 MB, Windows
Full Edition
$19 one licence
See the full password
- ResultEntire password
- Recovery modesBoth
- DeliveryElectronic delivery by email
30 Days Money Back*, Safe & Secure checkout
Included in Both Editions Both editions search the same way and the password length on screen is the only difference
- Brute Force Attack
- Mask Attack
- Character Selection
- Length Range
- Prefix and Suffix
- Progress Bar
- Copy Password
- DOC and DOCX Files
Version, Size and System Requirements
Version, system needs and recovery details in one place.
| Version | 4.0 |
|---|---|
| File size | 237.18 MB |
| MD5 | b38fa1bc |
| Windows versions | Windows 11 (64 bit), Windows 10 (64 bit) and Windows Server 2025 |
| Prerequisites | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later and Microsoft Word installed |
| Hardware | 8 core processor recommended, 8 GB RAM recommended, 100 MB free hard disk space |
| Free demo limit | Two characters of the password |
| Delivery | Electronic delivery by email after payment |
| Input | One password protected DOC or DOCX file |
|---|---|
| Word versions | Word 2003 to Word 2021 |
| Recovery modes | Unknown Password (Brute Force Attack) and Partial Known Password (Mask Attack) |
| Character types | Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, special characters, spaces and tabs |
| Length | Minimum and maximum length |
| Mask options | Prefix and suffix |
| Progress | Progress bar with an estimated time |
| Result | Password on screen with a Copy Password button |
Microsoft Word vs PCVITA Word Password Recovery
What Microsoft documents about Word passwords next to PCVITA software, so you can choose the route that fits your file.
| Point | Microsoft Word | PCVITA Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Lost password | Word cannot recover it | Both attack modes search for it on your PC |
| Case | Passwords are case sensitive | Character types for capitals and small letters |
| Length | Up to 15 characters | A length range that you control |
| Hints | Keep a copy in a safe place | Prefix and suffix hints in Mask mode |
| Progress | Not described | Progress bar with a time estimate |
| Formats | Word 2016 to Microsoft 365 in the article | DOC and DOCX files |
| Location | Not described | Search on your PC |
| Price | Included with Word | Free demo, full edition $19 |
Microsoft facts come from the Microsoft page on protecting a Word document with a password. PCVITA software facts come from the Features and Version tables on this page.
Quick Checks Before You Start Recovery
- Share your hints. Select only character types you are sure about.
- Narrow the length. A tight range saves time.
- Try Mask first. Use Mask mode when you know how the password starts or ends.
- Keep Word ready. Install Word before you start.
Need more password tools? Open PowerPoint Password Recovery or Excel Password Recovery.
Sources for Microsoft Facts The page behind the facts on this page
- Microsoft SupportProtect a Word document with a password
Word Password Recovery FAQs
Answers to questions users ask before they start a recovery, grouped by topic.
Recovery and Options How the software behaves with your Word file
How do I recover a Word password with PCVITA software?
Six steps finish the job.
- Step 1. Install the software and open it.
- Step 2. Select the locked document.
- Step 3. Select a mode.
- Step 4. Set the characters and the length.
- Step 5. Click Recover.
- Step 6. Click Copy Password.
Which recovery modes does the software offer?
Two modes. Unknown Password uses a Brute Force attack. Partial Known Password uses a Mask attack.
What is the difference between the two modes?
Mask uses what you remember. Brute Force tests combinations without a hint. Mask adds a prefix and a suffix so the search tests fewer combinations.
Which Word file types does the software open?
DOC and DOCX. The software supports Word versions from 2003 to 2021.
Can I recover a password I only partly remember?
Yes. Select Partial Known Password and type the prefix or the suffix you remember.
Does case matter for a Word password?
Yes. Microsoft states that Word passwords are case sensitive. Select uppercase and lowercase letters as needed.
Does the software need Microsoft Word?
Yes. Install Microsoft Word before you start the recovery.
Does the software remove the password from the file?
No. The software shows the password. Open the file in Word and enter it.
Does the document leave my computer?
No. The search happens on your PC.
Demo and Price Demo limits and licence price
What does the free demo do?
It shows two characters. The demo searches the same way. The full edition shows the entire password.
How much does the full edition cost?
$19 for one licence. The full edition carries a 30 day money back guarantee. Electronic delivery sends your download link and activation key by email.
Where can I download the software?
Click Download Now on this page. Version 4.0 of the demo edition weighs 237.18 MB and installs on Windows. Test the demo on your document before you buy.
Compatibility and Setup Windows versions and prerequisites
Which Windows versions does the software need?
Windows 11 and 10 (64 bit) and Windows Server 2025. You need Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or later and 100 MB free disk space. 8 GB RAM and an 8 core processor are recommended.
Does recovery time depend on the password?
Yes. Length and complexity decide the time. Hints shorten it.
Is there a Mac edition?
Yes. A Mac edition exists. This page covers the Windows edition.
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Awards for PCVITA Software
Badges earned by PCVITA software.
GearDownload: 100% clean badge, no spyware, adware or viruses found in PCVITA software.
DownloadAtoZ: 5 star award badge for PCVITA software. See every badge on the PCVITA awards page.
Key Takeaways on Word Password Recovery
Five facts to keep from this page.
- Two modes. Brute Force for no hint and Mask for a known part.
- Your hints. Character types, a length range, a prefix and a suffix shorten the search.
- Word needed. Install Microsoft Word first.
- Copy Password. One click copies the result for Word.
- Demo and price. Free demo shows two characters. Full edition costs $19 per licence and carries a money back guarantee.
Recover Your Word Password Today
Download the free demo, add your protected file and see two characters before you buy the full edition.
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