Miranda Password Decryptor (formerly Miranda ICQ Password Decryptor) — Download & Instructions

Miranda Password Decryptor (formerly Miranda ICQ Password Decryptor) — Download & Instructions

Miranda Password Decryptor is a small Windows utility that recovers stored account credentials from Miranda IM (including Miranda NG and older Miranda versions). It supports multiple protocols (ICQ, AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, Gadu‑Gadu, IRC, Facebook, etc.) and can read Miranda profile files to display saved usernames and decrypted passwords.

Key points

• Platform: Windows (XP through modern Windows versions).
• What it recovers: Stored login names and the last-saved password for each account found in a Miranda profile/dat or SQLite database.
• Limitations: Some builds only show the most recently saved password per account/profile; portable and version differences may affect file locations and formats. Use only on accounts you own or are authorized to access.

Where to download

• SecurityXploded offers a maintained release (Miranda Password Decryptor v4.0) with portable and installer options: https://securityxploded.com/mirandapassworddecryptor.php
• Alternative mirrors and older builds are available on software archives (e.g., Softpedia). Verify checksums and prefer official publisher pages where possible.

Locate your Miranda profile file

Common locations (replace [user_name] and [profile_name] or [workspace]):

• Windows 7/8/10/11 (Miranda): C:\Users[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\Miranda[profile_name][profile_name].dat

• Windows XP (Miranda): C:\Documents and Settings[user_name]\Application Data\Miranda[profile_name][profile_name].dat

• Miranda NG (SQLite workspace): C:\Users[user_name]\AppData\Roaming\Miranda NG[workspace][workspace].dat

If Miranda was portable, the profile folder may reside inside the Miranda program folder or the location you unpacked it to.

Step-by-step: Download and recover passwords

1. Download the tool from the vendor page (SecurityXploded or trusted mirror). Choose the portable ZIP if you prefer not to install.
2. (Optional) Scan the downloaded file with your antivirus and verify checksum if provided.
3. Extract the ZIP (if portable) or run the installer.
4. Run Miranda Password Decryptor as Administrator.
5. Click the button to open/import a Miranda profile/dat file, or let the program auto-detect the default profile location.
6. Allow the tool to analyze the file — it will list protocols, usernames and decrypted passwords (passwords may be hidden by default; use the program’s toggle to show).
7. Export results to HTML or CSV if you need a portable copy.

Troubleshooting

• If the program finds no accounts, point it explicitly to the correct .dat/.db file from your profile folder.
• Newer Miranda NG may use different storage (SQLite); ensure you select the correct workspace file.
• If passwords appear masked in a trial build, some alternative tools (or paid variants) may require registration to unmask. Prefer free/open options if available and trustworthy.

Security and legality

Use only on systems and accounts you own or have explicit permission to access. Recovering others’ passwords without consent is illegal and unethical.

Further reading and tools

• SecurityXploded Miranda Password Decryptor page (download, features, screenshots): securityxploded.com/mirandapassworddecryptor.php
• Softpedia entry and older versions: softpedia.com (search “Miranda Password Decryptor”)
• Guides on Miranda password storage and manual recovery (for advanced users): articles explaining Miranda NG SQLite layout and dbrw_settings table (search “How to Recover Forgotten Password of Miranda Messenger”).

If you want, I can:

• Provide a direct verified download link and checksum (if you tell me which mirror you prefer), or
• Give a short command-line walkthrough to extract a password from a specific .dat/.db file you point to.