LOST PASSWORDS - Is there a way...?

Question

Is there any place inside my computer that keeps passwords?
I am having a hard time with those "alternative emails", "security questions"... Because most of them I have forgotten, since this never happened to my puter.

Is there any file or "dunnohowtocallit" place inside my computer that i can find passwords?

Thank you for your time and I truely appreciate your answer, ty.
Hugs,
Val.

IMPORTANT:
I downloaded something called Secret Explorer weeks ago but it seems to not refresh at all.
For instance: I made an yahoo account, on purpose to test this program, I even clicked that lil box saying remind me later (or something like that).
It seems it wont find anything, just the ones I know (duh!) and it wont refresh.
I need a gmail password and 2 yahoo passwords but the alternate emails are lost and I cant answer MY OWN answer for the security question. I might have changed it but it wont go through.
Please help me here, im a lil dummy for those techno matters and TRUELY need help!!!!
Thank you so very much

Answer 1

It is sometimes stored in the pc(i.e. after using email, you don't clear your browser temporary files), but you won't likely to access it( often it is encrypted). Passwords are not usually saved in a clear text file (for security reasons).

Answer 2

ok your best bet is to start over everything else is to complicated and rare that you saved it unless you have passcards on your computer but if you did you would know. Furthermore your best bet is to go to where you forgot pasword on the site normally if you don't remember the question then put in your email address and make a new password that's always an option