CNET Editors' review
Password Safe is a strong contender in a large field of similar applications. The irritation of its obtuse interface is lessened by the inclusion of a thorough Help file and a healthy stable of features.
The arrangement of the icons on the toolbars and lack of text under the icons meant having to hunt for the right tools. However, after wading through the interface, the various functions all seemed well conceived and well executed. The capability to install in "portable mode" proved to be an extremely useful feature. Password creation is also another strong point, with the capability to tailor the creation feature. When adding a new entry, the password "strength" check could be more aggressive, instead of waiting until final submission of the entry, but at least the program let users continue even if the password they've entered is deemed "weak." The inclusion of a KeePass database import function is a plus for users of that software, and though there is no KeePass export, there are various other import and export formats available.
During use, the program was responsive and did not crash, and all the features we tested performed as expected. The installer (in desktop mode) placed an icon on the desktop without asking, and uninstalling the program left some items behind in the install directory. Database encryption and the portable-mode installation option make this a fine choice for managing all your various passwords.
Publisher's Description
From Rony Shapiro:
Password Safe is a password database utility. Users can keep their passwords securely encrypted on their computers. A single Safe Combination unlocks them all. Password Safe allows you to manage your old passwords and to easily and quickly generate, store, organize, retrieve, and use complex new passwords, using password policies that you control. Once stored, your user names and passwords are just a few clicks away.
What's new in this version: Version 3.27 can now add a database name and description via the Properties dialog, allows filters to match on rules based on the password's length, and Tooltip for System tray is now limited to 40 characters.
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"Can't do without it"
Version: Password Safe 3.27
Pros
Keeps all of my personal information and passwords in a safe place.
Cons
Can't recover data if you forget your password. There's no method to provide a help or reminder and the database is lost forever (or until you remember)
Summary
This is a terrific product and the price is wonderful. The creator(s)are to be commended.
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