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Softworld editor's review - 2011-07-02

Top notch application to handle all of your passwords

KeePass is a password manager that has a small size and is extremely useful for managing all of your passwords. The application offers  a directory which is extremely useful for keeping those passwords secure and also remembering them.

I have to say that the installation process is very short. According to my estimations it took approximately 50 seconds. At first sight the interface is certainly not the best looking, however the great thing about it is that is extremely easy to use.

Although this is a free program it is very powerful due to the fact that is open source. The moment the installation procedure is finished you will be prompted to associate KDB file with the application.

KDB is the database where are kept all the passwords. KeePass provides you the option to use AES 256 bit encryption as well as Twofish, which comes with the same key size.

The program does not store any data on remote servers. Instead of this it keeps everything on your local computer. What i like a lot about this password manager is the fact that it allows you to manage your entries by placing them into categories.

Also it gives you the chance to enter your name and password in several convenient ways: create auto-type sequences, use drag and drop or copy to the clipboard.

Other top functions that KeePass includes are secure and intuitive Windows Clipboard Handling, excellent Search tool and Time Fields. This last function really caught my attention.

Basically the program remembers when the passwords were created or changed. There is the option to keep an expiration time and in this way the software on a regular basis would inform you that you have to change the password for a certain account.

What i forgot to mention is the fact that the installation procedure is optional. KeePass is designed in such a way that you don't need really to install it.

You can run it on a Windows desktop or from a USB drive without installing the program. Because of this there are no INI files or registry keys.

Without a doubt that KeePass is a top notch program. In my opinion due to the fact that it offers a wide variety of features and advanced encryption make this one of the best password managers available at this moment.

Good:

-interface that is very easy to use
-all the passwords are kept on your computer into a database
-the program can be ran from a USB drive
-possibility to enter name/password in several convenient ways
-excellent functions
-uses industry standard encryption

Bad:

-difficult to operate in the beginning if you have not used similar programs before

Version 2.15 reviewed on: 02 Jul 2011

Publisher's description

KeePass is a free, open source, light-weight and easy-to-use password manager.

KeePass is a free, open source, light-weight and easy-to-use password manager for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and mobile devices. You can store your passwords in highly-encrypted databases, which can only be unlocked with one master password and/or a key file.A database consists of only one file that can be transferred from one computer to another easily. The program supports password groups, in which you can sort your passwords into.You can drag-n-drop passwords into almost any other window. The auto-type feature types your login information into other windows automatically (just press a hot key). Fast copying passwords or user names to the clipboard is possible by just double-clicking on the specific field in the password list.KeePass can import data from various file formats. The password list can be exported to various formats, including TXT, HTML, XML and CSV files. The password list can of course also be printed (complete database or only current view).Searching and sorting the password database is possible.KeePass ships with a strong random password generator (you can define the possible output characters, length, patterns, rules and restrictions).The program is available in over 40 languages. It has a plugin framework; plugins provide additional functionality like backup features, network features, integration with other applications, etc.; they are available from the KeePass website.

Changes on the new version:
KeePass 2.18 mainly features a new update checking mechanism (now also checking for plugin updates, ...), user interface improvements, and various other minor new features and improvements.

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