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How to Install Hyrda in Windows XP

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By Athena Hessong
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Hydra is a password cracking program that can detect weak passwords that need to be changed. A company can use the program to ensure that those on the server have passwords that are strong enough to resist the casual hacker. As a security tool, the Hydra program can help to strengthen the passwords chosen by computer users by weeding out the weakest passwords. The program should only be used as a test for poorly composed passwords and never to steal information from a computer with weak passwords.

Difficulty: Easy
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Things You'll Need:

  • Computer with Windows XP Internet access
  1. Step 1

    Download the Hydra program from one of the many available websites.

  2. Step 2

    Locate the program file after the download has completed, and double click to run it.

  3. Step 3

    Follow the on screen instructions to install Hydra on your XP computer.

  4. Step 4

    To run the program after the install, go to the Start menu.

  5. Step 5

    Open the folder labeled Hydra, and open the Hydra file. You could also select run and type runhydra.bat into the box and press OK.

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