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Key Details of Password Corral

  • Organize all your network, system, and other passwords in one, secure place.
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  • There have been 9 updates
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Password Corral 0/1

Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

Password Corral from Cygnus Productions remains a free and reliable password-management tool for securely storing and managing passwords. The program offers strong encryption options to safeguard sensitive information while providing practical features such as descriptions, comments, and expiration tracking. Users can set the tool to time out into the Windows system tray after inactivity, requiring the master password to reactivate, which ensures security even when the program is inadvertently left open. Additionally, Password Corral supports exporting and backing up password data in both encrypted and unencrypted formats.

The program interface begins with a login box where users enter a username and password. For new users, the "New User" button facilitates quick account setup, including selecting between Blowfish and Diamond2 encryption. The resulting interface is intuitive, featuring a tree view and a spreadsheet-like layout for organizing entries. Fields include user name, password, description, Internet URL, email, and expiration date. While the software includes a Help file, it is not directly accessible in Vista, Windows 7, and later versions without downloading an add-on, which remains cumbersome for users.

Comparison with LastPass

While Password Corral is free and ideal for users seeking basic password management, it lacks the advanced features and user-friendly design of competitors like LastPass. LastPass offers browser integration, automated password generation, and real-time synchronization across multiple devices (LastPass, 2023). It also provides multi-factor authentication and seamless mobile app functionality, enhancing accessibility. Unlike Password Corral, LastPass stores data on the cloud, which may be more convenient but raises concerns about centralized data breaches. In contrast, Password Corral’s local-only storage appeals to privacy-conscious users. Lastly, Password Corral’s outdated interface and limited compatibility with modern systems, such as macOS or mobile platforms, place it at a disadvantage compared to LastPass’s cross-platform usability.

Bottom Line

Password Corral continues to serve as a practical, no-cost solution for securely managing passwords on Windows systems. However, its limitations in accessibility, modern user interface features, and import/export workflows suggest it is better suited for individuals managing passwords locally rather than across multiple devices or team environments. For those requiring enhanced usability and synchronization, alternatives like LastPass may be a more comprehensive choice.

What’s new in version 4.0.6

  • Added a new plain text CSV export option.
  • Exported CSV files cannot be imported back into Password Corral.
  • Users who plan to re-import data need to use encrypted export options.


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
4.0.6
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 95
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 98 SE
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 8
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
23,673
Downloads Last Week
7

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Developer’s Description

Organize all your network, system, and other passwords in one, secure place.
Password Corral is a freeware password manager with a clean, easy to use interface and strong encryption. Password Corral uses Blowfish or Diamond2 encryption to encrypt all the information you store in the program, keeping it safe from prying eyes. Each password can have both a short description and comments which can also contain hyperlinks to launch your web browser. Each password entry can also have an expiration date to remind you to change the password. The program can be set to time out to the Windows system tray area after a specified period of system inactivity and be protected by your master password, so even if you forget to close Password Corral and walk away from your PC, your password information can still be protected.The program is customizable, allowing you to display your password information unencrypted on the screen, change the display fonts and hyperlink color and modify many of the security aspects of the program. You can export your password data in an encrypted (or unencrypted) format to keep a safe backup of your data or to transfer your passwords to another PC.

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