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More info?)
Thanks for the pointer. I'll look into it.
Don
gls858 wrote:
> Donald Jacobs wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the reply here as well as the one to me about
>> "multi-posting" I did the multi-post after I did not receive any
>> answer here.
>>
>> As to the risk of the laptop being lost or stolen I am aware of the
>> potential risk. However what I want to do is not have to carry around
>> with me a page full of passwords to enter when using the laptop. I
>> want to be able to enter them once and then monitor the security of
>> the laptop. Since I am going to use the "remember password" function
>> in any event I'm just trying to see if there is a way to export the
>> "file" and then import it to the laptop. That will save me a lot of
>> time "synching" the two PCs.
>> Don J
>>
>> Ken Blake wrote:
>>
>>> In news:ub$pB8WrFHA.716@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl,
>>> Donald Jacobs <donaldjacobs@sprintmail.com> typed:
>>>
>>>
>>>> I have two computers, one I use at home, the other a laptop I use on
>>>> the road. Is there someway I can export a copy of the "saved
>>>> passwords file" from the home computer to import it on my laptop.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Because a laptop is far more likely to be lost or stolen, it might
>>> not be a great idea to have password information accessible on the
>>> laptop.
>>>
>>
> Donald,
>
> Check out this program Password Depot 2
>
>
http://www.password-depot.com/overview.htm
>
> Its free for up to twenty password. All passwords are encrypted and
> can be carried on a thumb drive if you so desire. I use it at work
> and at home. The auto complete function is really nice. Master password
> to access the program is not stored. So if your laptop is stolen the
> thief wouldn't have access to your passwords.
>
> Standard disclaimer: I don't work for or receive compensation in
> any form from this company.
>
> gls858
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