
If you aren't comfortable storing your passwords on someone else's server you could look at KeePass. Is it conceivable that such a password management company could be compromised and then a hacker knows EVERY password? Can't seem to grasp how the security would be better with a password manager than with say, Target. The instructions for Vista and Windows 7 are identical.Jerrybaby wrote:I've been reading these threads and can't pull the trigger so to speak on a password manager.
To create a Password Reset Disk using a floppy disk or USB flash drive, refer to Microsoft Support article, Creating a Password Reset Disk in Microsoft Windows 7.
Click on the Create a password reset disk link on the left side of the screen. Alternately, press the Windows + I keys to go directly to the Settings Charm. Swipe in from the right side of the screen to open your Charms bar (if using a mouse, hover on the top right corner of the screen and move the pointer down to open the Charms bar) then select Settings. Type "password reset" while on the Start Screen and select Create a password reset disk, OR follow these instructions:. Log in to the account for which you wish to create a password. Use a USB flash drive to create a password reset disk using the following steps: Note: Anyone can use this disk to access your account on this computer, so it is important that you store the disk in a secure but accessible location. When the data is successfully written, click Next to continue, then Finish to complete the wizard. If you have already used this disk to create password reset information, you will need to click Yes to overwrite the existing password data. Enter the current password for the local account you are using and click Next. Select the drive letter for the flash drive that you connected earlier, and select Next. Click Start, then type "password reset" and select Create a password reset disk. Connect a USB flash drive to your computer.
Log in to the local account for which you wish to create a password.You are not able to create a password reset disk while logged in using a Microsoft Account (MSA). Use a USB flash drive to create a password reset disk using the following steps: Note: This operation is only possible when using a Windows 10 Local Account.