Next we were able to configure the settings for our password database on a tabbed properties dialog, including Compression settings, Security levels, and Templates. We clicked File/New and named and saved a database file in which to store our passwords, which automatically opened the Create Composite Master Key wizard, in which we twice entered our Master password and Key file or provider.

KeePass Password Safe's main interface is a fairly simple, compact dialog with a left-hand list view and a main window displaying Title, User Name, Password, URL, and Notes. It's open-source freeware that runs in Windows versions from 98 to 7. KeePass Password Safe stores passwords in encrypted database files that can only be unlocked by a master password or key file, or both. Password managers can help you keep your PC secure by making it easy to use strong passwords without committing them to memory or paper. If you copy them or write them down, you compromise security (plus you'll lose that piece of paper trust us on this one). Here's the thing about passwords: If you can remember them, they're too weak.

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