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  • skynetto
    Trusted Tech

    250+ Posts
    • Sep 2012
    • 257

    #1

    A new tool for helping techs

    Hello buddies. I do some C/C++ programming in my spare time and following the advices on this site (a very good one I dare say) I've developed an application to decrypt the nvram (only on Ricoh/Savin ecc) and displaying the admins and supervisor names/passwords. As I want to share this with this site but as you know anyone on the net could get the program as soon as they log-in (not just techs) I was asking if there was a way not to share this with wrong people. So I'm asking you guys how can I share this. The program just needs the nvram and nothing else and developed on c++ so it works in windows and linux also. Bare in mind that I'm not asking money for this (how could I as long as the information was found on this site). But don't want to distribute it to everyone (read wrong people). So please throw in some solutions.
  • KenB
    Geek Extraordinaire

    2,500+ Posts
    • Dec 2007
    • 3944

    #2
    Re: A new tool for helping techs

    You'd best just keep this to yourself.

    Distributing this type of information, no matter how you go about doing it, is literally BEGGING for all sorts of trouble!
    “I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim Hawkins

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    • skynetto
      Trusted Tech

      250+ Posts
      • Sep 2012
      • 257

      #3
      Re: A new tool for helping techs

      Good point. Never thought of that.

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      • Eric1968
        Service Manager

        1,000+ Posts
        • Jan 2009
        • 2458

        #4
        Re: A new tool for helping techs

        There are easier ways to reset admin/supervisor passwords...

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        • FMC
          Technician

          50+ Posts
          • Aug 2008
          • 88

          #5
          Re: A new tool for helping techs

          Care to enlighten me, I really needed to know a few weeks ago when a customer decided to change it and couldn't remember either the admin or the supervisor passwords

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          • turbojetboy
            Trusted Tech

            250+ Posts
            • Aug 2009
            • 279

            #6
            Re: A new tool for helping techs

            Originally posted by skynetto
            Hello buddies. I do some C/C++ programming in my spare time and following the advices on this site (a very good one I dare say) I've developed an application to decrypt the nvram (only on Ricoh/Savin ecc) and displaying the admins and supervisor names/passwords. As I want to share this with this site but as you know anyone on the net could get the program as soon as they log-in (not just techs) I was asking if there was a way not to share this with wrong people. So I'm asking you guys how can I share this. The program just needs the nvram and nothing else and developed on c++ so it works in windows and linux also. Bare in mind that I'm not asking money for this (how could I as long as the information was found on this site). But don't want to distribute it to everyone (read wrong people). So please throw in some solutions.
            I think this is brilliant work. I agree there could be a "legal" problem. Can you message me with more info. Cheers

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            • skynetto
              Trusted Tech

              250+ Posts
              • Sep 2012
              • 257

              #7
              Re: A new tool for helping techs

              It just wants the nvram file (the one you upload to your SD) and it shows you the passwords and names of supervisor and admins. In no way it modifes the data on nvram file so it doesn't reset pass. This is the same info i've found here, just automated it a bit.

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              • JustManuals
                Field Supervisor

                5,000+ Posts
                • Jan 2006
                • 9838

                #8
                Re: A new tool for helping techs

                If you want to send it to me, I'll keep it on file and then when any TECH asks for it. I'll forward them the link in a PM. I'd like to have it anyhow. In fact, I'll give you a free manual for it. Oh, and I boosted your rep too for the good work. You're out of the red now.

                Email me at Paul@justmanuals.com

                Thank you.

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                • skynetto
                  Trusted Tech

                  250+ Posts
                  • Sep 2012
                  • 257

                  #9
                  Re: A new tool for helping techs

                  So be it. You have to wait till tomorrow (as long as I'll go to work) and then ask Paul for it. Thanks for your support

                  P.s: i'm just writting another one to send over e-mail the copier counters. As soon as I'll finished it i'll release it to the forum

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                  • ruben
                    The New Guy

                    1,000+ Posts
                    • Oct 2012
                    • 1203

                    #10
                    Re: A new tool for helping techs

                    Sharing the source? If so, is it GCC, VC++ or both?

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                    • skynetto
                      Trusted Tech

                      250+ Posts
                      • Sep 2012
                      • 257

                      #11
                      Re: A new tool for helping techs

                      Its console, straight c++ with STL containers. Compile on both gcc and VC. I can share the source if it helps but some non-tech can compile it then.

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                      • katash
                        Trusted Tech
                        • May 2010
                        • 221

                        #12
                        Re: A new tool for helping techs

                        brilliant!!

                        inbox please!

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                        • katash
                          Trusted Tech
                          • May 2010
                          • 221

                          #13
                          Re: A new tool for helping techs

                          Originally posted by Eric1968
                          There are easier ways to reset admin/supervisor passwords...
                          enlighten please!

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                          • Imprestik
                            Trusted Tech

                            250+ Posts
                            • Aug 2012
                            • 297

                            #14
                            Re: A new tool for helping techs

                            Any chance I can get a copy as well please with instructions on how to use if possible.

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                            • NeoMatrix
                              Senior Tech.

                              2,500+ Posts
                              • Nov 2010
                              • 3513

                              #15
                              Re: A new tool for helping techs

                              Use PGP or simple PDF to encrypt it with a password.
                              Leave the C++ encoding as it is an those interested can compile and link it themselves.

                              It's very interesting that you have done the NVRAM code. I have been thinking very similar along the same lines with NVRAM intergration.

                              I would like to see your NVRAM C++ code.

                              I dabble code in my spare time as well. I'm currently building a PDF veiwer from the ground up.
                              It will have many features not seen in your normal PDF veiwer. I have the code zooming ricoh parts files in and out for now.
                              I have to work on the line algorithms to improve the antialiasing line definitions...

                              People keep asking me why am I reinventing the PDF code wheel ?
                              Thats because I believe I'm building a better wheel to use offroad.
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