Windows backup tools

Backup passwords and license keys before reinstalling Windows

Reinstalling Windows permanently deletes your saved passwords, software license keys and WiFi credentials. Most people only realise after it's too late. Export everything in minutes — before you format.

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What disappears when you
reinstall Windows

Reinstalling Windows deletes everything stored in your user profile — including all credentials encrypted with your Windows installation's keys. None of it transfers automatically after a format.

PC Trek tools scan all credential storage locations before you format and export them to portable backup files, so nothing is lost during the transition.

  • Software license keys — Windows, Office, Adobe and thousands of programs stored in the registry
  • Browser passwords — Chrome, Edge, Firefox saved logins encrypted with your Windows profile
  • WiFi network keys — every saved wireless network password deleted with the old installation
  • Email & FTP credentials — Outlook, Thunderbird, FileZilla logins all stored locally, not in the cloud
PC Trek tools showing all recoverable credentials before Windows reinstall

Choose what you need to backup

Each tool is designed for a specific type of credential — or get all three in APRS.

Advanced Password Recovery Suite ⭐ Most Popular

Advanced Password Recovery Suite

The complete solution. Backup browser passwords, WiFi keys, email logins, FTP credentials and software license keys in one scan. Perfect for a full system migration.

from $24.95 · Lifetime · Free trial available
Product Key Recovery Tool 🔑 License Finder

Product Key Recovery Tool

Scan your PC or old drives to find Windows, Office, Adobe and 10,000+ software license keys. Also reads keys from external, non-bootable or corrupted drives.

from $19.95 · Lifetime · Free trial available
Browser Password Recovery Tool 🔒 Browser Passwords

Browser Password Recovery Tool

Export saved website logins from Chrome, Edge, Firefox and 70+ browsers to a CSV backup file before reinstalling Windows or switching to another computer.

from $19.95 · Lifetime · Free trial available

3 steps to a complete backup

Download, scan, export. Done before your reinstall begins.

1

Download & install

Get the free trial and install on your Windows PC. No registration needed. The trial shows all recoverable items so you can verify before purchasing.

2

Scan your system

Choose which credential types to recover — or run a full scan. The tool automatically searches all relevant locations in Windows and displays everything found.

3

Export & backup

Export all recovered credentials to CSV, TXT or clipboard. Copy to USB or cloud storage. Your passwords, keys and logins are safe before your reinstall begins.

Common scenarios where these tools help

Before formatting your PC

Backup software keys to avoid repurchasing, and export browser passwords so nothing is lost.

New PC setup

Transfer all accounts and move licenses to a new computer without resetting a single password.

Lost WiFi password

Extract saved wireless network keys from Windows without resetting your router.

Hardware failure recovery

Connect an old drive to a new PC and extract keys and passwords even if the drive won't boot.

IT & system administration

Audit software licenses across machines and create inventories before bulk Windows upgrades.

Forgotten passwords

Recover email client credentials, FTP logins or browser passwords you no longer remember.

Real users, real results

★★★★★

"Was about to format Windows 11 and realized I didn't have my license key. PC Trek extracted my Windows activation code in seconds. Saved me from buying a new license."

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Alex T.

System Administrator

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"Got a new laptop and needed my saved logins. PC Trek helped me export Chrome credentials and WiFi passwords to my new computer seamlessly. Zero accounts to reset."

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Sam R.

Graphic Designer

★★★★★

"After my hard drive failed, I thought I lost thousands in software. PC Trek helped me extract license keys for Adobe and Microsoft Office from my old drive. Incredible tool."

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Maria K.

Video Editor

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Reinstalling Windows permanently deletes saved browser passwords, WiFi network keys and software credentials stored in your user profile. They are encrypted with keys tied to your Windows installation. After a clean install, the encryption is gone and the data cannot be recovered. Export them before formatting using a dedicated backup tool.
Yes, in most cases. Paid software stores activation data in the Windows registry. A clean install wipes that registry. If you didn't save the key beforehand, you may need to repurchase or recover through the vendor. Software tied to an online account (like Office 365) reactivates automatically — locally activated software requires a saved product key.
Browser passwords (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), WiFi passwords, software license keys (Windows, Office, Adobe, games), email credentials (Outlook, Thunderbird) and FTP logins (FileZilla, WinSCP). PC Trek tools handle all of these. Files and documents need a separate backup solution.
Yes. All PC Trek tools have free trial versions. The trials scan your system and show what can be recovered with passwords partially masked — so you can verify your data exists before purchasing to unlock the full export.
Yes, completely. All PC Trek tools run locally on your computer with no internet connection required. They use read-only access and never modify or delete any files. Every tool is digitally signed with a verified publisher certificate.
More questions? Visit our full FAQ or contact support.