Yes they are programs.
Pwdump2 can be downloaded here:
http://www.bindview.com/Services/raz...mp2_readme.cfm
John the ripper can be downloaded here:
http://www.openwall.com/john
Pwdump2 will dump the encrypted passwords to a txt file which can be cracked by john the ripper. Read the readme for john the ripper it will tell you how to synax it. you can either use dos to run it with the synax or make a shortcut right click on it and go to properties and add the synax in the target box, note put the synax inside the quotes.
Hope that helps.