IE PassView is a small but very useful utility for IE (Internet Explorer) users. The application allows users to view username and password stored in various websites. It’s a very useful security tool because the software extracts this type of information and knows how these passwords are used in various websites.

The application automatically lists down every username and password you use in the browser. Aside from the security credentials, the application also informs the user how the username and password is applied in a specific website. Some sites will allow you to auto-fill the password while others have mandatory key-in of information.

A distinctive feature of the application is that it detects the storage location of the username and password. This is very important for users since this information will tell them if their username and password is stored in the website and not just in the browser. The application will tell you if the information was placed as credential file (stored in the browser) or in registry (provided in the application). Through this data, you’ll be able to detect which website has your username and password. Users can also export the username and password to their preferred document if they want the information viewed in another format.

The interface of the application is very simple. The size of the application is very small (less than 50k) so installation and use is almost in an instant. The application is a very small and lightweight utility but a useful companion for frequent IE users.

Check it out at http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/internet_explorer_password.html

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