whats the best password crackers for all formats in your opinion. I have been looking for a universal one...... actually i would like to hear your favorite programs for the challenges since i am sort of new but wasting alot of time here i want to know what the best things are to get farmiliar with in program aspect... thanks ..... lata

It depends on wich encryption is used...
I don't think there is a 'universal' one .
Just find a password cracker for the type of encryption that is used.