- Quick specs
- Price: Free to try (15-day trial); $29.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7
- Date added: November 01, 2009
- Total Downloads: 19,445
- Downloads last week: 1,041
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 8 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET staff on November 11, 2009
Keeper Desktop is a quick and easy way for users to store passwords, account numbers, and other sensitive information securely on their computers. With an intuitive interface and strong encryption, Keeper Desktop is a great way to keep your information both safe and accessible.
The program's interface is sleek and well organized, and we found it quite easy to create a master password and then start adding new account information. The program has a random username and password generator, which is handy if you want to create a new, more secure log-in for any of your accounts. Accessing the accounts that you have stored is as easy as scrolling through a list, which can be sorted alphabetically or by age. The interface is really quite simple; what sets this program apart is its array of security features. By default, users are logged out of the program after 60 seconds of inactivity. This can be adjusted if desired, but we like that this feature all but eliminates the possibility that someone will stumble upon your open Keeper Desktop and view your account information. The program also has an optional self-destruct feature; if the master password is entered incorrectly five times, all of your saved data is destroyed. Along with 128-bit AES encryption, these features make Keeper Desktop appropriate for storing all types of private data. There's even a mobile version of the program, allowing users to sync information between a computer and a mobile device. The PDF Help file is well-written and thorough.
Keeper Desktop has a 15-day trial period. It installs desktop icons without asking and leaves a folder behind upon removal. We recommend this program to all users.
Publisher's description
From Callpod :Keeper is a safe and secure way to store all of your secret passwords, notes, website logins and other top secret personal information on your laptop or desktop computer. Keeper's military-grade encryption (128-bit AES) allows data to be safely and securely stored on the hard drive of your computer, not online. The simple interface allows users to quickly access their stored information and search for specific records. Sync your records to your mobile device (iPhone, iPod Touch, Android) with one click. Optional "Self Destruct" feature protects you further by erasing all data if the wrong password is entered 5 times. It's also easy to import or export your data to formats like Excel, PDF, tab-delimited text and secure encrypted format.
What's new in this version:
Version 2.0 supports folders, updates user interface, adds Vodafone 360 mobile sync.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.8 stars out of 8 votes
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Version: Keeper Desktop 2.0
"Essential if you use the iTough app"
Pros: The best way of keeping your data safe is to also keep a copy on your PC, and the fact that you can also edit the records on the PC and then sync them back is a bonus
Cons: None - it does what it says.......
Summary: Perfect app for iTough secure data information, and the Desktop pairing makes it a whole lot better.
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Version: Keeper Desktop 2.0
"Great program - does exactly what it offers!"
Pros: Keeps your login, membership, account info available yet safe. Use it for birthdays & emergency info as well. Have used Splash ID for years - while Splash is 'prettier', this works just as well. Synch's easily with Droid Eris.
Cons: There aren't enough fields for essential information, so it all has to be entered in "Notes" - would like a little more control over the data.
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Version: Keeper Desktop 2.0
"Best password keeper program I found for my HTC Hero."
Pros: 1) Very beautiful interface - both mobile and desktop version.
2) Easy and smooth mobile-desktop sync.
3) Working without problem on my HTC Hero.Cons: Well, if you really want me to mention one.... The only inconvenience is that it shows LIST view by default and not the FOLDER view. Why not adding an option for user to select which default view mode?
Summary: I have tried not less than 6 similar programs download from Android Market. None was doing what I wanted. I was very excited when I found Password Keeper. After testing it for less than an hour, I decided to purchase it. It has the most beautiful in... read more >>
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Version: Keeper Desktop 2.0
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Sync is a bit cumbersome
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Version: Keeper Desktop 2.0
"East to use with some flexibility for your folder."
Pros: Nice features that make it quick and easy. The synch process was seamless contrary to the previous version that I was using (SplashID) that provided the worst support of any program that I have ever used.
Cons: Not able to change or add additional Fields for a new item. Maybe I can do that but could not find instruc.. Ended up using the Note sect. to enter necessary & basic information that should have been able to be entered by adding applicable Fields.
Summary: Easy to use, synchronization steps were effective on first tey and the price is right. Highly recommend over anything else that is available out there.
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