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Re:Windows 8 stores logon passwords in plain-text by IanDrake on Friday October 12, 2012 @04:48PM (#4646769)
I'm thinking the same thing. These aren't website passwords, they need to be recoverable by an administrator. I'm sure this is by design.
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Re:Windows 8 stores logon passwords in plain-text by viraptor on Friday October 12, 2012 @05:01PM (#4646836)
Why do you think they should be recoverable by anyone? You can verify your details against a hash, or reset them anyway.
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