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enabling LM hash in Windows 7

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Mar 15, 20265602 views
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Is there any way to enable/convert an NTLM hash for a user account on Windows 7 to a LM hash? I know it's not secure, but I am trying to test something. Is it even possible?

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Fix for: enabling LM hash in Windows 7

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NT hashes are NTLM hashes. If you meant LM hashes, you can enable them via Group Policy ( ), but the changes will only apply after setting a new password – you cannot convert an existing hash to a weaker one. (This should be somewhat obvious, since …

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