Copyright: Password Keeper Help v6.0 Copyright © 2001 Gregory Braun. All rights reserved.
Citation: Copyright © 1996-2001 by Gregory Braun. All rights reserved.


Introduction
Password Keeper

Copyright © 1996-2001 by Gregory Braun. All rights reserved.

Overview

Password Keeper is a small utility for storing your frequently used passwords. Password information can be stored, edited and printed with this easy to use program. Password Keeper is fully Y2K compliant and will run on MS Windows 98, Millenium Edition and 2000 as well as 95/NT systems.

Each password file that you create can contain up to 1000 account entries. You will never forget a password again with this handy utility installed on your Windows 95/NT system. Password Keeper includes a facility to optionally generate random alphanumeric passwords automatically. These passwords will be difficult for others to guess.

Password Keeper data files are stored in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized users from accessing and viewing them. Passwords can be copied to the Clipboard and pasted into other login programs.

Please remember the file access password you assign to your Password Keeper document. This password is used to encrypt the actual account records stored in the document. Without this password you will not be able to access the documents you create. There is no way to recover the account record data without this password, so please remember the password you assign.

Other Uses

Password Keeper can also be used to store PIN numbers and safe combinations. Any private access information that needs to be saved in a secure location can be stored in Password Keepers files.

Getting Started

Password Keeper is very easy  to use. See the Creating a Password Keeper Document and the Adding and Editing Account Records sections of this help file for a brief overview of Password Keeper operations.

Web Site URL Addresses

Password Keeper can also be used store a web site address for each account record. You can use Password Keeper to automatically launch your web browser and go directly to a web site on the Internet.

Purchasing Password Keeper

Password Keeper is a fully functioning program, it is not crippled in any way.

Password Keeper is distributed as shareware. You may evaluate it free of charge for 30 days. After 30 days you are required to register it. If after evaluating Password Keeper for 30 days you decide not to register it you are required to remove it from your computer.

Registration entitles you to unlimited free updates and support via E-Mail or telephone.

You may also purchase Password Keeper using your credit card via the Internet or by telephone.

Desktop Locations

Password Keeper’s location on the desktop is saved when the program is exited. Whenever you start Password Keeper it will reappear on the desktop where you last placed it. Password Keeper property sheet locations are also stored and reused the next time they are opened.

Taskbar Tray

Password Keeper can be optionally configured to place its program icon in the Taskbar Icon Notification Tray. This option provides a simple means of keeping the taskbar button region clear for other running programs.


Installing Password Keeper

Installation

To install Password Keeper on your computer simply create a new, empty folder and place the files; PASSKEEP.EXE, PASSKEEP.HLP and PASSKEEP.CNT there.

PASSKEEP.EXE	- The Password Keeper Application

PASSKEEP.HLP	- The Windows 95/NT Help File

PASSKEEP.CNT	- The Help Contents File

If you use the SETUP.EXE program and specify the default installation directory Password Keeper will be copied to the C:\Program Files\Software by Design folder.

To integrate Password Keeper with the MS Windows Explorer select the Password Keeper Explorer Setup property sheet while Password Keeper is running.

Note If you have an earlier version of Password Keeper installed on your computer, simply replace the PASSKEEP.EXE, PASSKEEP.HLP and PASSKEEP.CNT files with the newer versions. Password Keeper stores configuration information in the MS Windows 95/NT System Registry.

Note The PASSKEEP.INI file is no longer used and can be deleted. The various application settings specified in the Password Keeper Options property sheet as well as the main window’s size and location on the desktop are now stored in the MS Windows 95/NT System Registry.

Note Some earlier versions of Password Keeper included a PASSKEEP.WRI documentation file. This file has been replaced by the PASSKEEP.HLP file and can now be deleted.

Warning If you rename the PASSKEEP.EXE file you must also rename the HLP file using the same basename. For example if you change the Password Keeper application file name to NewName.exe, rename the help file to NewName.hlp as well. The HLP file must reside in the same folder as the Password Keeper application file itself.


Configuring Password Keeper

Password Keeper Options

Select the File | Options menu item to display the Password Keeper Options property sheet. This window will allow you to change the various Password Keeper program settings listed below.

Place Icon in the Taskbar Tray

Check this item to display a small Password Keeper program icon in the Taskbar Icon Notification Tray. If this item is selected and the Password Keeper window is minimized a button will not be added to the Taskbar, to restore the Password Keeper window on the desktop press the small icon in the taskbar tray instead. This option is available to keep the taskbar free for other running programs.

Note When this option is selected, clicking on the Close box in the upper-right hand corner of the window title bar will minimize Password Keeper instead of closing the application. To quit Password Keeper right-click with your mouse on the Password Keeper icon in the Taskbar tray. You may also use the File | Exit menu command or the Ctrl+Q keyboard shortcut.

Password Required to Open from Tray

Check this item to require re-entry of the file access password before re-opening the main window from the taskbar tray.

Note This option is only available when Password Keeper is running from the Taskbar Tray. Select the Place Icon in the Taskbar Tray setting above to enable this option

Minimize Program Icon at Startup

Check this item to minimize the main window on the Taskbar or Icon tray when Password Keeper is first started.

Confirm Program Exit

Check this item to confirm quitting Password Keeper. When this option is selected you will be prompted to confirm your intention to exit Password Keeper and return to the MS Explorer desktop. This item is useful if you run Password Keeper from the tray and wish to avoid accidental exits when you right-click on the Password Keeper tray icon.

Show Tool Bar Tips

Check this item to display small popup tip windows when the mouse pointer is placed over toolbar ribbon pushbuttons. A short description of the button currently beneath the mouse will be shown when this item is checked.

Use New Windows 95/98 Toolbar Style

Check this item to display the toolbar ribbon using the newer “flat style” buttons.

Dark Window Backgrounds

Check this item to display the text in list windows with a dark background instead of the paper white background MS Windows normally uses when displaying text.

Keep Editor and Info Windows Topmost

Check this item to keep the Password Keeper account editing window and User Information topmost on the desktop regardless to the Always on Top setting for the main window.

Retain Window Sizes and Locations

Check this item to save the size and desktop locations of all Password Keeper program windows, property sheets and dialog boxes.

Log All Internet Session Launches

Check this item to log all Internet Web Browser launches. Session information will be written to the file; PassKeep.log. This log file will be located in the same folder as the Password Keeper program itself.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Password Keeper program options. When you press this button the Password Keeper Options property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Password Keeper Options property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the option settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help Window and go directly to the Configuring Password Keeper topic.

Note The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Password Keeper Options window itself will also be stored.


Password Keeper File Settings

Password Keeper File Settings

Select the File | Options menu item to display the Password Keeper Options property sheet, then select the Files tab. This window will allow you to change the various Password Keeper file settings listed below.

Open Locked Files as Read-Only

Check this box to open write protected files as read-only. If this item is not checked and a locked file is opened you will be prompted to load the file as read-only.

Reopen the Last File Used at Startup

Check this box to reopen the last password file used when Password Keeper is launched.

Save Changes Automatically

Check this box to automatically save editing changes when a password document is closed. If this box is not checked you will be prompted before closing documents that have changed.

File Name

Enter the file name of the Password Keeper document to be loaded at startup. Press the browse button [...] to the right of this entry field to use the standard MS Explorer File Browser for automatic file selection.

Use this PWK File at Startup

Check this box to load the Password Keeper PWK document specified above whenever Password Keeper is launched. If this item is checked the Password Keeper document you specified above will always be opened and displayed automatically when Password Keeper is started. If this item is not checked Password Keeper will open the document that was in use when NoteBook was last run.

Directory

Use this entry field to specify a backup folder location other than the document default. If this item is not filled backup copies of Password Keeper documents will be created in the same folder as the original file. To automatically select a backup folder location using the MS Windows Folder Browser press the browse button […] to the right of this entry field.

Make Backup Copies

Check this box to automatically make a backup copy of documents that have been edited. Backup files will have the same name with the prefix Backup of.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Password Keeper program options. When you press this button the Password Keeper Options property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Password Keeper Options property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the option settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help Window and go directly to the Password Keeper File Settings topic.

Note The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Password Keeper Options window itself will also be stored.


Password Keeper Security Settings

Password Keeper Security Settings

Select the File | Options menu item to display the Password Keeper Options property sheet, then select the Security tab. This window will allow you to change the various Password Keeper security settings listed below.

Time Period to Display Account Password

Specify the time period to display account password information before hiding the selected entry again. The time period to display a password can be between 1 and 120 seconds (2 minutes).

Minimize Windows on Display Timeout

Check this item to minimize the Password Keeper main window to an icon on the Taskbar or Notification Tray when the display period defined above has elapsed.

Always Show Information

Check this item to show the selected account password indefinitely, instead of hiding it after a short display period.

Display Password with Account Record

Check this item to show the currently selected account record password. If this item is unchecked the password for the currently selected account record will be replaced with a ‘********’ hidden text string.

Note The password associated with the currently selected account record will still be available for Copy / Paste operations into other login programs, but will not appear in the Password Keeper window if the option above is left unchecked.

Length for Randomly Generated Passwords

Enter the length to be used when generating random account passwords. The password length you specify can be between 4 and 46 characters. This value will be used when random alphanumeric passwords are generated.

Include Numeric Characters

Enter the number of numeric characters to be included when random alphanumeric passwords are generated. Specify zero (0) if numeric characters are not allowed.

Custom

Enter any special characters to be used when random alphanumeric passwords are generated.

Include Custom Characters

Enter the number of special characters to be used when random alphanumeric passwords are generated. Specify zero (0) if special characters are not allowed.

Letters

Use this control to specify how alphabetic characters are to be created when random alphanumeric passwords are generated. Options include; Mixed Case, All Uppercase and All Lowercase characters.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Password Keeper program options. When you press this button the Password Keeper Options property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Password Keeper Options property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the option settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help Window and go directly to the Password Keeper Security Settings topic.

Note The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Password Keeper Options window itself will also be stored.


Password Keeper Clipboard Settings

Password Keeper Clipboard Settings

Select the File | Options menu item to display the Password Keeper Options property sheet, then select the Clipboard tab. This window will allow you to change the various Password Keeper clipboard settings listed below.

Wait Before Clearing the Clipboard

Specify the time period to retain account information before clearing it from the MS Windows Clipboard. The time period to wait before clearing can be between 0 and 15 minutes. Specifying a time period of 0 minutes will disable the clearing of MS Windows Clipboard information.

Note If you are using a Dial-Up Connection to connect to the Internet make certain you specify a time delay long enough to allow your modem to be dialed and a connection established with your ISP before clearing your password from the MS Windows Clipboard. A time delay of two (2) minutes should be sufficient for dialing and log-on in most cases.

Play Camera Shutter when Copying

Check this item to play an SLR camera shutter sound when account information is copied to the MS Windows Clipboard.

Sounds with Warning Dialog Boxes

Check this box to play a short beep sound when Password Keeper displays a warning dialog box or an error occurs.

Include Comments When Printing Reports

Check this box to include account comments in printed Password Keeper reports. If this box is not checked Password Keeper records will be printed on a single line.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Password Keeper program options. When you press this button the Password Keeper Options property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Password Keeper Options property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the option settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help Window and go directly to the Password Keeper Clipboard Settings topic.

Note The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Password Keeper Options window itself will also be stored.


Password Keeper Browser Setup

Password Keeper Browser Setup

Select the File | Options menu item to display the Password Keeper Options property sheet, then select the Browser tab. This window will allow you to specify a Web Browser other than the system default.

Web Browser

Specify the web browser you wish to use instead of the system default. Specify the full drive and folder path when using this item. Netscape Navigator users should always use this setting to specify their Navigator web browser. Use the browse button […] to the right of this entry field to automatically select a web browser application using the standard MS Explorer File Open dialog box.

Always Launch this Web Browser

Check this item to launch the web browser specified above. Netscape Navigator users should always use this setting to launch the Navigator web browser. Internet Explorer users should not check this box.

Note Microsoft Internet Explorer users can ignore the two settings described above if they have installed the Internet Explorer as their default web browser. Netscape Navigator users should always use the settings above.

Minimize Password Keeper at Launch

Check this item to minimize the Password Keeper main window to an icon on the Taskbar or Notification Tray when the web browser is launched. This setting will be used with either the default system browser or the application specified above.

Copy Password to the Clipboard

Check this item to copy the current account password to the MS Windows Clipboard when launching your web browser.

Set Web Browser Window Size

Press this button to specify a custom Web Browser Window Size and desktop location when launching your web browser.

Check for Valid URL Address Syntax

Check this item to verify web site URL address syntax. Web site URLs that do not start with either http:// or https:// will be flagged as invalid. You will be prompted to confirm invalid web site URLs when this item is checked

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Password Keeper program options. When you press this button the Password Keeper Options property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Password Keeper Options property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the option settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help Window and go directly to the Password Keeper Browser Setup topic.

Note The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Password Keeper Options window itself will also be stored.


Web Browser Window Size

Web Browser Window Size

Password Keeper can be used to resize your Internet Web Browser’s main window as well as its location on the desktop.

Netscape Users Do not use these settings. Netscape Navigator uses an obscure window class naming method which prevents the resizing of its main browser window.

Use Custom Browser Window Size

Check this box to use a custom web browser window size and desktop location.

Class

Use this field to specify your Internet Web Browser’s Class Name. This information is used to find the window on the desktop. By default the Microsoft Internet Explorer uses a window class of IEFrame.

Top

Use this field to specify the top edge of the web browser’s main window.

Height

Use this field to specify the height of the web browser’s main window.

Left

Use this field to specify the left edge of the web browser’s main window.

Width

Use this field to specify the width of the web browser’s main window.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of settings for the web browser size. When you press this button the Web Browser Window Size dialog box will be closed and your window settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Web Browser Window Size dialog box without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the window settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous window settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help window and go directly to the Web Browser Window Size topic.


Password Keeper Icon Settings

Password Keeper Icon Settings

Select the File | Options menu item to display the Password Keeper Options property sheet, then select the Icons tab. This window will allow you to specify the action to be taken when you click your mouse on any of the icons displayed to the left of Password Keeper’s account entry fields.

Edit the Currently Selected Account

Select this item to edit the currently selected Account when you click your mouse on the Account Name icon. This action will be disabled if you have loaded a Password Keeper document for read-only viewing.

Copy the Account Name to the Clipboard

Select this item to copy the currently selected Account Name to the MS Windows Clipboard when you click your mouse on the Account Name icon. From the Clipboard this item can then be easily pasted to any field in your account login software.

Edit the Currently Selected User Name

Select this item to edit the currently selected Account when you click your mouse on the User Name icon. This action will be disabled if you have loaded a Password Keeper document for read-only viewing.

Copy the User Name to the Clipboard

Select this item to copy the currently selected User Name to the MS Windows Clipboard when you click your mouse on the User Name icon. From the Clipboard this item can then be easily pasted to any field in your account login software.

Edit the Currently Selected Password

Select this item to edit the currently selected Password when you click your mouse on the Password icon. This action will be disabled if you have loaded a Password Keeper document for read-only viewing.

Copy the Password  to the Clipboard

Select this item to copy the currently selected Password to the MS Windows Clipboard when you click your mouse on the Password icon. From the Clipboard this item can then be easily pasted to any field in your account login software.

Edit the Currently Selected Web Site URL

Select this item to edit the currently selected Web Site URL when you click your mouse on the Web Site icon. This action will be disabled if you have loaded a Password Keeper document for read-only viewing.

Go Directly to this Internet Web Site URL

Select this item to launch your Web Browser software and go directly to the Web Site URL defined for the currently selected password account. Your account password will automatically be copied to the MS Windows Clipboard when this command is issued.

Edit the Currently Selected Account Notes

Select this item to edit the currently selected Account Notes when you click your mouse on the Account Notes icon. This action will be disabled if you have loaded a Password Keeper document for read-only viewing.

Copy the Account Notes to the Clipboard

Select this item to copy the currently selected Account Notes to the MS Windows Clipboard when you click your mouse on the Account Notes icon. From the Clipboard this item can then be easily pasted to any field in your account login software.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Password Keeper program options. When you press this button the Password Keeper Options property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Password Keeper Options property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the option settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help Window and go directly to the Password Keeper Icon Settings topic.

Note The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Password Keeper Options window itself will also be stored.


Password Keeper Page Setup

Password Keeper Page Setup

Password Keeper can be configured to use custom headers and footers when printing Password Keeper documents using the File | Page Setup menu item.

Password Keeper File Information Macros

Displayed below is a list of Password Keeper File Information Macros available for inclusion in custom headers and footers.

$F = File Name	The current document name with full drive and path will be inserted at the point where the $F macro appears

$f = File Name	The current document name without a drive or path will be inserted at the point where the $f macro appears

$P = Page Number	The current page number will be inserted at the point where the $P macro appears

$T = Current Time	The current time will be inserted at the point the $T macro appears

$D = Current Date	The current date in long format will be inserted at the point the $D macro appears

$d = Current Date	The current date in short format will be inserted at the point the $d macro appears

Any other text specified in a header or footer will be treated as literal and will appear just as defined. To include the actual ‘$’ character in a header or footer use ‘$$’.

Header

Define the header text you wish to have appear at the top of each page printed. See the File Information Macros section above for a complete description of those items that can automatically be included in a header.

Print Header

Check this item to enable the header defined above. If this item is not checked the header you defined above will not be printed. This item is included to facilitate turning header printing on and off with out deleting the header you have defined

Center Header

Check this item to center the header at the top of each printed page. If this item is not checked the header you have defined above will be printed starting at the left margin.

Footer

Define the footer text you wish to have appear at the bottom of each page printed. See the File Information Macros section above for a complete description of those items that can automatically be included in a footer.

Print Footer

Check this item to enable the footer defined above. If this item is not checked the footer you defined above will not be printed. This item is included to facilitate turning footer printing on and off with out deleting the footer you have defined

Center Footer

Check this item to center the footer at the bottom of each printed page. If this item is not checked the footer you have defined above will be printed starting at the left margin.

Printer Page Margins

Use the following four entry fields to specify the page margins to be used when printing documents. Margin widths are expressed in decimal inches, for example 1.25, 0.50, .25 or 1 are all valid margin widths.

Left

Enter the left margin width in this field. Document text will be printed starting from this position on the left side on the page.

Right

Enter the right margin width in this field. Document text will be printed across the page to this position.

Top

Enter the top margin width in this field. Document text will be printed starting from this position at the top of the page.

Bottom

Enter the bottom margin width in this field. Document text will be printed down to this position at the bottom of the page.

Note If you have defined a header or footer to be printed on each page make certain that you set the top and bottom margin widths to at least 0.10 inches or your document text will be printed directly on top of the headers and footers you defined.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Page Setup settings. When you press this button the Page Setup property sheet will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Page Setup property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the Page Setup settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help window and go directly to the Password Keeper Page Setup topic.

Note The Page Setup settings you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Page Setup window itself will also be stored. Your Page Setup settings will be saved in the MS Windows 95/NT System Registry.


Password Keeper Explorer Setup

Password Keeper Explorer Setup

Select the Help | Setup menu item to display the Password Keeper Explorer Setup property sheet. This window will allow you to integrate Password Keeper with the Microsoft Windows 95/NT Explorer. Use this command to create and remove MS Explorer shortcuts.

Create a Start Menu Item

Check this item to create a Password Keeper Start Menu entry. The Password Keeper program will be located in the Software by Design folder on the Programs menu. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Password Keeper item already exists in the Software by Design folder.

Remove this Start Menu Item

Check this item to remove the Password Keeper entry located in the Software by Design folder on the Programs menu. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Password Keeper item does not already exist in the Software by Design folder.

Create a Desktop Icon

Check this item to create a Password Keeper program icon on the Explorer desktop. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Password Keeper desktop icon already exists.

Remove Icon from the Desktop

Check this item to remove the Password Keeper program icon from the Explorer desktop. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Password Keeper desktop icon does not already exist.

Create a Startup Folder Item

Check this item to automatically run Password Keeper whenever Microsoft Windows is started. This option creates a Password Keeper program icon in the MS Windows Explorer Startup folder. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Password Keeper startup item already exists in the Startup folder.

Remove the Startup Folder Item

Check this item to remove Password Keeper from the MS Windows Explorer Startup folder. This item will be disabled (grayed) if a Password Keeper startup item does not already exist in the Startup folder.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of MS Explorer shortcuts. When you press this button the Password Keeper Explorer Setup property sheet will be closed and the MS Explorer shortcuts you have selected will be created or removed.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Password Keeper Explorer Setup property sheet without creating or removing any MS Explorer shortcuts.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help window and go directly to the Password Keeper Explorer Setup topic.


Recent Files Configuration

Recent File Configuration

Select the Recent | Settings menu item to open the Recent Files Configuration dialog box. Use this window to select the various Recent Files settings described below.

The first section of this dialog box allows you to specify the number of documents to be displayed on the Recent Files Menu as well as file names to be ignored when adding Password Keeper documents to the Recent Files menu.

Display

Use this control to select the number of Password Keeper documents to be displayed on the Recent Files menu. This control allows you to select between 2 and 9 recent files for inclusion in the Recent Files menu.

Ending with the ‘BAK’ File Extension

Check this item to ignore files ending with the .BAK file extension.

Starting with the Prefix ‘Backup of’

Check this item to ignore files starting with the prefix Backup of.

The second section of this dialog box allows you to remove all file names from the Recent Files menu.

Clear the Recent Files Menu

Check this item to clear the Recent Files menu. Checking this item will delete the 9 most recently loaded Password Keeper documents.

OK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Recent File settings. When you press this button the Recent Files Configuration dialog box will be closed and your settings will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Recent Files Configuration dialog box without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the Recent File settings, and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help window and go directly to the Recent Files Configuration topic.


Editing Account Entries

Editing Account Entries

Password Keeper account entries are easily created and edited using the Editor window. Select Edit | Add Account or Edit | Edit Account to display the Password Keeper Account Editing window.

When either of these commands is selected a property sheet will be displayed. Use this property sheet to create new account entries or edit existing records. The entry fields available are described below.

Account Name

Use this field to store the account name for this Password Keeper database entry. This field will normally be filled with the name of the account this password record is used with, for example America Online, or CompuServe. This field must be filled.

Login Name

Use this field to record your login name for this account. This will normally be your user name for this login account.

Password

Use this field to store your login access password for this account.

Random

Use this entry field to specify a random password length of between 4 and 46 characters. This field will initially be filled with the value specified on the Security Settings property sheet. Changing the value here will not change the default value, but rather use it for the generation of this account record’s password only.

Press the [...] button to the left of this entry field to have Password Keeper generate a random alphanumeric password entry for you automatically. This facility is useful if you would like to create a password that will be difficult for others to guess.

Web Site URL

Use this field to store an optional web site URL address for this account. If this field is filled you can use the Visit URL command to automatically launch your web browser and go directly to the web site on the internet.

Note If the current account record includes a password it will be copied to the Clipboard prior to launching your web browser.

Notes and Comments

Use this entry field to store any notes or comments you would like to record for this account record.

OK

Press this button when you have completed editing the current Password Keeper account entry. When you press this button the Password Keeper Account Editing window will be closed and your changes will be saved.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Password Keeper Account Editing windows without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the account record, and then press this button your changes will not be saved, and your previous entries will remain unchanged.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help Window and go directly to the Editing Account Entries topic.


File Access Password

File Access Password

Please remember the file access password you use for your Password Keeper document files, this is the password you assigned when you created your Password Keeper file. This password key is used to encrypt the document file itself, without this password you will not be able to access the documents you create or the account records that they contain.

Note Password Keeper file access passwords are case sensitive, so always enter the file access password exactly as you originally assigned it.  For example, the following file access passwords:

Swordfish

SwordFish

SWORDFISH

will all be treated as unique keys.


Creating a Password Keeper Document

Creating a Password Keeper Document

Password Keeper can be used to store all of your login passwords in a single file.

To use Password Keeper you must first create a Password Keeper document. The document you create can then be used to store all of your account login passwords.

♦	Use the File | New menu command to create the document that will record all of your account login passwords.

♦	When you create a new Password Keeper document you will be required to assign an access password to this file. The access password you assign to this document will be required whenever you open this document.

♦	After you have created a Password Keeper document you may begin to add new login accounts. You may store up to 1000 login account passwords in a single Password Keeper document.

Note Password Keeper can be configured to automatically open a specific document each time it is started. Use the File | Options menu command and then select the Files tab to specify the document you wish to have opened automatically when Password Keeper is launched.


Adding and Editing Account Records

Adding and Editing Account Records

Password Keeper can be used to easily store all of your account login passwords in a single file.

If you have not yet created a Password Keeper document please review the Creating a Password Keeper Document section of this help file for a complete description of this process.

♦	Use the Edit | Add Account menu command item to create new account password records.

♦	Repeat the step outlined above for each new password account record you wish to store.

♦	Use the View | Sort by Account menu command item to sort the account records alphabetically.

Note You will need to re-sort your password account records after you add new records or editing existing accounts.


Generating Random Passwords

Generating Random Passwords

Password Keeper can be used to quickly generate random passwords for ad hoc situations where you need a password that is difficult to guess or crack.

This command displays a dialog box with a randomly generated password using the rules as specified in the Security Settings property sheet.

Password

This field displays a proposed randomly generated password. You may manually edit this entry or use the […] button to the right of this field to regenerate a new random password. You may specify the number of characters allowed in a randomly generated password by entering the desired length in the field provided.

Length

Use this entry to specify the number of characters you wish to use for randomly generated passwords.

Copy Password to the Clipboard

Check this item to have the passwords you generate automatically copied to the MS Windows Clipboard. From there they can easily be pasted into another program’s login field.

OK

Press this button to close the Random Password Generator window.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Random Password Generator window.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help Window and go directly to the Generating Random Passwords topic.


File Menu

File Menu Commands

The File menu provides commands to work with the document files used by Password Keeper. A short description of each item follows:

New

Creates a new Password Keeper document. You will be prompted to assign a document access password to the file you are creating. The Ctrl+N shortcut can be used for this command.

Open

Opens an existing Password Keeper document, and loads it for editing or viewing. When this item is selected the standard MS Windows Explorer file browser will be displayed, use this window to select the document you wish to work with. Check the Open as Read-Only box to load documents for viewing only. You will be prompted to enter the document access password for the file you select. This is the password you assigned to the file when it was created. The Ctrl+O shortcut can be used for this command.

Properties

Displays a small window showing file properties for the currently selected Password Keeper document. This window will display the document’s file name, folder location, size, last modification date and file access permissions. The Alt+Enter shortcut can be used for this command.

Close

Closes the currently active document. If the document has been edited you will be prompted to save or discard the changes before closing. The Ctrl+W shortcut can be used for this command.

Save

Saves changes made to the currently selected document. This menu will be disabled (grayed) if no changes have been made to the document since it was last loaded or saved. The Ctrl+S shortcut can be used for this command.

Save As

Saves the currently active document with a new name. When this item is selected the standard MS Windows Explorer file browser will be displayed, use this window to specify a new name for the document. You will be prompted to assign a new password and verify it before the file is saved with the new name and access password you have selected.

Save a Copy As

Saves a copy of the currently active document to disk. When this item is selected the standard MS Windows Explorer file browser will be displayed, use this window to specify a name for the document copy. Your password for this document will not be changed. This command is useful for creating a copy of a Password Keeper document on a floppy disk for easy transfer to and from a lap-top computer system. The Alt+S shortcut can be used for this command.

Export File

Saves a copy of the currently active document as a spreadsheet file (CSV). You will be asked to confirm this command and to re-enter your document access password. This additional password check is provided to prevent an unauthorized user who may find Password Keeper running on your system from creating a clear text ASCII file of your private passwords. When the Export command is selected the standard MS Windows Explorer file browser will be displayed, use this window to specify a name for the spreadsheet document you are creating. The Alt+X shortcut can be used for this command.

Merge File

Merges another Password Keeper (.PWK) document with the current one. You will be required to specify the file access password of the file being opened and merged with the existing one before this operation is carried out. The Alt+M shortcut can be used for this command.

Note Password Keeper documents are limited to 1024 account records. If you are attempting to merge two documents that would result in a combined file size of greater than this 1024 account limit you will be warned of this condition and the merge operation will be canceled.

Note The Merge command will not work with older version 3.x Password Keeper documents. You will be warned of this condition and requested to first open and convert these documents before they can be merged.

Page Setup

Opens the Page Setup property sheet and allows you to change Password Keeper printer page layout settings.

Printer Setup

This command allows you to select a printer and set various printer options using the standard MS Windows 95/NT Printer Setup dialog box.

Tip Use this command to quickly select the Landscape mode for printing Password Keeper account lists.

Printer Font

This command allows you to select a font for printing using the standard MS Windows 95/NT Font dialog box.

Tip Select a small 7 or 8 pt. font for printed Password Keeper account lists. You might also want to try using Microsoft Small Fonts at 6 or 7 pt. to display account lists with long web site URL addresses. Place your printer in the Landscape printing mode to prevent account records from being truncated.

Print

Prints the currently selected Password Keeper document on your system’s printer. A dialog box will appear before printing is started to allow you to select the printer to be used and various other printer options. The Ctrl+P shortcut can be used for this command.

Tip Set your printer to the Landscape mode when printing Password Keeper documents to prevent account records from being truncated.

File Password

This command allows you to change the document access password for the file currently being edited. You will be prompted to enter the current document access password assigned to the file as well as the new password you wish to assign to it. You will be required to type the new password assignment a second time to verify the entry. This item will be disabled (grayed) if the current file has been modified and not saved yet, or the file was opened for viewing as read-only.

Options

Opens the Password Keeper Options property sheet and allows you to change Password Keeper program settings. Use this command to configure the Password Keeper program.

Exit

Closes the Password Keeper program and returns control to the Explorer desktop. The Ctrl+Q shortcut can be used for this command.

Tip Commonly used File commands can be invoked using shortcut keys or buttons on the toolbar ribbon.


Edit Menu

Edit Menu Commands

The Edit menu provides commands used to edit the contents of Password Keeper documents. A short description of each item follows:

Copy User Name

Copies the current account selection’s user name to the Clipboard. You can then paste this information into your login program. The Ctrl+U shortcut can be used for this command.

Copy Login Password

Copies the current account selection’s password to the Clipboard. You can then paste this information into your login program. The Ctrl+L shortcut can be used for this command.

Note The Copy command will still copy the password to the Clipboard even if the Display Password with Account option is unchecked.

Add Account

Use this command to add a new password account record to the current document. The Ctrl+A shortcut can be used for this command.

Edit Account

Use this command to edit the currently selected password account record. You will be able to change the account name, login ID, password and notes specific to the currently selected record. The Ctrl+E shortcut can be used for this command.

Duplicate Account

Duplicates the currently selected account record. This command will make an exact copy of the currently selected account record and opens the account editing window to allow for any changes that many be required. Press the OK button to save this newly duplicated record, or the Cancel button to abandon this account. The Ctrl+D shortcut can be used for this command.

Delete

Deletes the currently selected account record. You will be prompted to confirm the record you wish to delete. The Del shortcut can be used for this command.

Generate a Random Password

Use this command to quickly generate a random password for ad hoc situations where you need a password that is difficult to guess or crack. The Ctrl+R shortcut can be used for this command.

Note The random passwords you create using this command are not associated with a specific login account record.

Read Only

Turns editing permission on and off. If this item is checked the current document can be viewed but editing will not be allowed.

Tip Commonly used Edit commands can be invoked using shortcut keys or buttons on the toolbar ribbon.


View Menu

View Menu Commands

The View menu provides commands used to change Password Keeper display options. These items provide a means of changing the Password Keeper window appearance. A short description of each item follows:

Show Comments

Use this command to show the Comments field as part of the password account record.

Hide Account Password

Use this command to hide or show the currently selected login account password. This commands toggles between hiding and showing an account password. The Ctrl+H shortcut can be used for this command.

Visit URL

Use this command to automatically launch your web browser and go the currently displayed account record’s web site URL. The Ctrl+G shortcut can be used for this command. You may also press the [Enter] key to go directly to the specified web site

Note If the current account record includes a password it will automatically be copied to the Clipboard prior to launching your web browser. See the Password Keeper Browser Setup section of this help file for more information regarding this option.

User Information

Opens the User Information window displaying address and credit card data you have stored there. The Ctrl+I shortcut can also be used for this command

Minimize

Minimizes the Password Keeper window to a button or icon on the taskbar. The Ctrl+Y shortcut can be used for this command.

Always on Top

Use this command to keep the Password Keeper window top most on the desktop. When this item is checked the Password Keeper window will float above all other non-topmost windows on the desktop. This item is useful if you normally run Password Keeper with a small window that would be easily obscured by other applications. The Ctrl+T shortcut can be used for this command.


Sort Menu

Sort Menu Commands

The Sort menu provides commands used to change the sorting order of Password Keeper login account records. A short description of each item follows:

by Account

Check this item to display password account records sorted by account name. The Alt+A shortcut can be used for this command.

by User Name

Check this item to display password account records sorted by user name. The Alt+U shortcut can be used for this command.

by Password

Check this item to display password account records sorted by password. The Alt+P shortcut can be used for this command.

Note Sorting is not done automatically. You must re-sort your account records after editing or add new accounts.


Recent Files Menu

Recent Files Menu Commands

The Recent Files menu contains a list of up to 9 Password Keeper documents recently loaded.

Select a file name from this menu to quickly re-open a Password Keeper document you worked with recently.

Select the Recent | Settings menu item to configure the Recent Files menu.


Help Menu

Help Menu Commands

The Help menu provides commands used to get help with Password Keeper operations. A short description of each item follows:

Contents

Opens the Password Keeper Help window and displays the Table of Contents. The F1 shortcut can be used for this command.

Search

Opens Password Keeper Help and displays the Search window. You can use this window to search for specific Password Keeper help topics.

How to Use Help

Opens a Help window that explains how to use the MS Windows 95/NT Help program.

Register

Displays the Password Keeper Shareware Registration Wizard. This wizard allows you to register  Password Keeper for authorized use.

Setup

Displays the Password Keeper Explorer Setup property sheet. This window provides options to integrate Password Keeper with the MS Windows Explorer. Use this window to create MS Explorer Start Menu items and desktop icons.

Version

Opens the Password Keeper version property sheet. This window displays a copyright notice and the current program version number. Press the [Help] button displayed on this property sheet to view the Password Keeper Release History.

Web Site

Opens your web browser application and goes directly to the Software Design web site on the Internet.

Send E-Mail to Author

Opens your Internet eMail client application and allows you to send an eMail message directly to the author at Gregory_Braun@CompuServe.com.

Note You must have your Internet eMail client software configured as your default Simple MAPI client for this command to work properly.

About Password Keeper

Displays the Password Keeper splash box. This window contains program information, the current version of Password Keeper you are running and a program copyright notice. Click the mouse anywhere in this window to close it

Tip Commonly used Help commands can be invoked using shortcut keys or buttons on the toolbar ribbon.


Toolbar Buttons

Tool Ribbon Buttons

Most commonly used Password Keeper menu commands can also be quickly invoked by pressing a button on the toolbar ribbon displayed at the top of the main window. These buttons work exactly the same way as the corresponding menu items that they duplicate.

New - Create a new document

Open - Open an existing document

Save - Save changes made to a document

Print - Print the current document

Properties - Show document properties

Copy - Copy the current password entry

Visit URL – Go to the current web site URL

Add - Add a new account record

Edit - Edit the current account record

Delete  - Delete the current account record

Options - Open the Password Keeper Options property sheet

Help - Open this Help file

About - Show Password Keeper splash box

Tip If the Show ToolBar Tips option is selected a small popup tip window will appear when the mouse pointer is placed over a button. A short description of what each button does can be viewed using this method.


Shortcut Keys

Shortcuts

Shortcut keys allow you to quickly invoke Password Keeper menu commands without first displaying the menu and then selecting an item from it. The most commonly used Password Keeper commands can be invoked using the following shortcut keys.

File Menu

Ctrl+N	Create a new Document

Ctrl+O	Open an existing document

Alt+Enter	Show properties for current document

Ctrl+W	Close the current document

Ctrl+S	Save changes made to the document

Alt+S	Save a copy of the file

Alt+X	Export file

Alt+M	Merge files

Ctrl+P	Print the current document

Ctrl+Q	Exit Password Keeper, and return to the desktop

Edit Menu

Ctrl+U	Copy the user name to the Clipboard

Ctrl+L	Copy the login password to the Clipboard

Ctrl+A	Add a new password account record

Ctrl+E	Edit the current account record

Ctrl+D	Duplicate the current account record

Del	Delete the current selection

Ctrl+R	Generate a random password

View Menu

Ctrl+H	Hide/Show Account Password

Ctrl+G	Visit the currently selected web site URL

Enter	Visit the currently selected web site URL

Ctrl+I	Display User Information

Ctrl+Y	Minimize Password Keeper to a button or icon

Ctrl+T	Make Password Keeper topmost on the desktop

Sort Menu

Alt+A	Sort by Account

Alt+U	Sort by User Name

Alt+P	Sort by Password

Help Menu

F1	Display this Help file


User Information

User Information

Password Keeper can also be used to store user information often required when filling out HTML web forms. The following information can be stored for easy access when ordering or shopping online.

The buttons to the left of each entry field can be used to quickly copy information to the MS Windows Clipboard. Use your Web Browser’s paste command (Ctrl+V shortcut) to paste the information into HTML web forms.

Name

Use this entry field to record your name.

Company

Use this entry field to record your company name.

Address 1

Use this entry field to record your street address.

Address 2

Use this entry field to record your additional street address information such as suite number or apartment.

City

Use this entry field to record your city.

State

Use this entry field to record your state.

Zip Code

Use this entry field to record your zip code.

Country

Use this entry field to record your country.

Work Phone

Use this entry field to record your work telephone number.

Home Phone

Use this entry field to record your home telephone number.

FAX Line

Use this entry field to record your FAX number.

Cell Phone

Use this entry field to record your cell phone number.

Read-Only – No Editing Allowed

Check this item to prevent editing changes to the information recorded in this window. The copy buttons to the left of the entry fields will still function when this item is checked.


Credit Card Information

Credit Card Information

Password Keeper can also be used to store credit card information often required when filling out HTML web forms. The following information can be stored for easy access when ordering or shopping online.

The buttons to the left of each entry field can be used to quickly copy information to the MS Windows Clipboard. Use your Web Browser’s paste command (Ctrl+V shortcut) to paste the information into HTML web forms.

Note: Credit card numbers and expiration information is safely stored in an encrypted format.

Credit Card Name

Use this entry field to record your credit card number.

Exp Month

Use this entry field to record your credit card expiration month.

Exp Year

Use this entry field to record your credit card expiration year.

Read-Only – No Editing Allowed

Check this item to prevent editing changes to the information recorded in this window. The copy buttons to the left of the entry fields will still function when this item is checked.


Troubleshooting FAQs

Troubleshooting FAQs

This is a compilation of the most frequently asked questions I receive regarding Password Keeper.

Help!  I’ve forgotten my access password.

I can not retrieve the data stored in .PWK documents you create. Please remember the password you assign to these documents.

My password won’t open my file!

The access password you assign is case-sensitive. Always re-enter your access password exactly as originally assigned. The following passwords are treated as unique keys:

SwordFish

Swordfish

SWORDFISH

Check the CapsLock key. Several users have sent me email messages regarding inaccessible password files due to this simple oversight.

How do I sort my list of accounts?

Use the Sort by … commands found on the Sort Menu to sort your account passwords.

Help!  My password file is corrupt.

If you think you have a corrupt password keeper document try opening the backup copy. If you can successfully open the backup copy use the File | Save As menu command to re-write the file using the original file name.

Password Keeper will make a backup copy of your .PWK file by default. I strongly recommend that you leave this option checked.

To make certain this option is enabled use the File | Options menu command, and when the Password Keeper Options property sheet is displayed select the Files tab. Check the:

[x] Make Backup Copies

setting and optionally specify a backup folder if you do not want the backup file to be created in the same folder as the original .PWK file.

Send E-Mail to Author produces a MAPI error!

To use this Help Menu command your Internet eMail client must be configured as the default simple MAPI client. In Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express check the options:

[x] Make Outlook Express my default e-mail program

[x] Make Outlook Express my default Simple MAPI client

To configure these settings use the MS Outlook Express Tools | Options menu command and then select the General tab.

If you use a different email client check the documentation that accompanied the program for more information regarding simple MAPI client settings.

My password file printouts are truncated.

Use the File | Printer Setup menu command to set your printer in the Landscape printing mode and the File | Printer Font menu command to specify Small Fonts at 7 points to print full password account listings.

My password file can’t be printed.

Check with your printer manufacturer for the latest software drivers for your model of printer. You can also use the File | Export menu command to export a file suitable for loading and printing in any spreadsheet program

Will Password Keeper work with MS Windows 98?

Yes, Password Keeper will work with MS Windows 98 as well as 95/NT systems.

Will Password Keeper work with MS Windows ME?

Yes, Password Keeper will work with MS Windows Millenium Edition as well as 9x/NT systems.

Will Password Keeper work with MS Windows 2000?

Yes, Password Keeper will work with MS Windows 2000 as well as 9x/NT systems.

Is Password Keeper Year 2000 Compliant?

Yes, Password Keeper is fully Y2K compliant.

Password Keeper windows and dialog boxes move!

Some versions of MS Windows incorrectly report desktop window locations. If the main Password Keeper window location changes position each time it is launched, or the various tabs on the Password Keeper Options property sheets cause the window to move during use turn off the Retain Windows Sizes and Locations option setting.

Password Keeper Options Do Not Work!

This problem is related to the Common Controls Library module installed on your system. If selecting the File | Options menu item does not open and display the Password Keeper Options property sheet please visit my web site, and then go to the MS Windows Essentials page, from there you can download Microsoft's latest Common Control Library Update module. This module includes an automated setup facility and will fix several minor bugs associated with earlier releases of the Common Controls Library including Y2K updates.

How do Penguins know when its safe to go in the water?

Penguins normally wait for another member in their group to accidentally slip on the ice and fall into the water. If they are not attacked by a predator the other members in the group know that they may safely enter.


Comments and Upgrades

Comments and Suggestions

If you have comments, questions or find any bugs in Password Keeper please feel free to contact me via email or on CompuServe.

Gregory Braun – Software Design

CompuServe:	71613,2175

Email:	Gregory_Braun@CompuServe.com

Web Site:	http://www.gregorybraun.com

Phone:	1.414.817.6508

Web Site

Visit my web site on the Internet to download the latest versions of all of my software offerings.

Software Design Web Site

(http://www.gregorybraun.com)


Release History

Password Keeper Release History

v2.0	Original in-house development and testing of MS Windows 95/NT conversion using the Microsoft Win32 SDK.

v2.1	Added 95/NT splash box for release.

v2.2	Added options to place program icon in the taskbar notification tray, and to save desktop locations for all dialog boxes. Increased the encryption rotor sizes.

v2.3	Added an option to automatically save the changes made to a password document.

v2.4	Added Login Name entry field to account password records.

v2.5	Fixed several minor bugs.

v2.6	Added support for screen color settings as specified in the Display Properties dialog. Added default user and company name to the splash box.

v2.7	Added an option to change document access passwords. Included a new MS Windows 95/NT Help file.

v2.8	Set window focus to default to the Account Name combobox for easier account selection. Added the Ctrl+L shortcut key to copy the login password field to the Clipboard.

v2.9	Replaced the PASSKEEP.INI file with MS Windows 95/NT System Registry entries.

v3.0	Added facility to optionally generate random alphanumeric account passwords automatically.

v3.1	Added Explorer Setup facilities. Increased .PWK document size from 512 to 1024 accounts. Fixed a display bug that prevented the “&” and “%” characters from being properly rendered.

v3.2	Added automatic Microsoft Windows 95/NT Explorer integration during setup. Fixed several minor bugs.

v3.3	Converted the Password Keeper dialog box to a four-tab property sheet. Fixed a bug that prevented proper window repositioning when the MS Explorer Taskbar was placed along the left edge or at the top of the desktop and the Auto Hide option was active. Added Page Layout settings for printed reports. Fixed several minor bugs.

v3.4	Fixed a bug that prevented the proper font size when printing Password Keeper account database reports.

v3.5	Password Keeper now behaves like a true Taskbar Tray application when the Place Icon in the Taskbar Tray option is selected. Added the Visit URL command to automatically go to a specified web site address. Increased the size of the various account record entry fields. Decreased the minimum password display period to 1 second from the previous 10 second delay. Added the Shareware Registration Wizard. Several other minor bugs have been fixed.

v3.6	Added a Password Keeper Security Settings property sheet. Added options to minimize the Password Keeper main window when the password display timer elapses. Added an option to hide the password for the currently selected account record. Converted all account record display fields to support Clipboard Copy operations. Fixed several other minor bugs.

v3.7	Added an improved data encryption algorithm. Added record comments to the printed report. Fixed several minor bugs.

v3.8	Added the Web Browser property sheet. Fixed the conversion routine to properly translate earlier PWK documents. Added an option to keep the password account editing window topmost on the desktop. Fixed several other minor bugs.

v3.9	Added the Save a Copy As command to the File Menu. Added the Show Comments command to the View Menu. Fixed a bug that prevented the proper rendering of password strings containing the ampersand character. Fixed several other minor bugs.

v4.0	Fixed a password account sorting problem. Fixed several other minor bugs.

v4.1	Adds a facility to optionally turn off the generation of backup copies as well as the specification of a backup folder location other than the document location. Fixed several other minor bugs.

v4.2	Adds a Recent Files menu and fixes several minor bugs.

v4.3	Added an option to prompt for the file access password each time the program window is restored from the Taskbar Tray. Added facilities to go directly to the specified record’s web site when the Enter key is pressed. Fixed several minor bugs.

v4.4	Fixed several minor bugs.

v4.5	Added a facility to specify random password lengths on an ad hoc basis while editing individual password account records. Added a new Password Keeper Options property sheet page to consolidate all of the file-related settings. Fixed several minor bugs.

v4.6	Fixed several minor bugs.

v4.7	Added spin controls for generated password lengths and display timeout settings. Added a Troubleshooting FAQs section to the help file. Fixed a bug that prevented the proper generation of random passwords.

v4.8	Fixed several minor bugs.

v4.9	Fixed several minor bugs.

v5.0	Added a setting to optionally log all Internet Web Browser launches. Fixed several minor bugs.

v5.1	The icons to the left of the various Password Keeper account fields now function as buttons. These buttons can be individually configured to edit or copy their contents to the MS Windows Clipboard. Fixed several minor bugs.

v5.2	Added a separate Sort Menu. Added a setting to optionally disable the copying of account passwords to the MS Windows Clipboard when launching a Web Browser. Added a command to the Edit Menu to copy account user names. Fixed several minor bugs.

v5.3	Added facilities to optionally clear account information from the MS Windows Clipboard after a specified time delay. Fixed several minor bugs.

v5.4	Fixed bugs including the Copy User Name (Ctrl+U) menu command, increased the password field width on printed reports and a bug that prevented configuration of the Printed Comments option.

v5.5	Added an Export command to the File Menu. Added random password generation rules to the Security property sheet. Added facilities to launch a web browser using a custom window size and desktop location. Fixed several minor bugs.

v5.6	Added a Merge command to the File Menu. Added a Duplicate Account command to the Edit Menu. Sort menu settings are now saved and reused each time a file is opened. Fixed several minor bugs including one that disabled the Export command on some older installations.

v5.7	Fixed several minor bugs.

v5.8	Added facilities to generate an ad hoc password. Added a command to the View Menu to show or hide account passwords. Added a data integrity checksum routine to file I/O operations. Fixed several minor bugs.

v5.9	This is a maintanance release.

v6.0	Added User Information facilities to store billing address and credit card numbers. Added support for MS Windows Millenium Edition and Windows 2000. Fixed several minor bugs.

Last Update  March 7th, 2000

Web Site

Visit my web site on the Internet to download the latest versions of all of my software offerings.

Software Design Web Site

(http://www.gregorybraun.com)


System Registry

Password Keeper System Registry Key

Password Keeper stores configuration settings in the MS Windows 9x/NT System Registry. These settings are updated automatically while Password Keeper is running. There is no need to edit these settings manually.

If you insist upon editing these settings, you do so at your own risk. Password Keeper automatically updates registry entries when it exits. If you wish to edit these settings make sure Password Keeper is not running while you edit them. If Password Keeper is currently running your editing changes will be overwritten when Password Keeper exits.

Password Keeper stores configuration settings in the following system registry key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER

Software

Software by Design

Password Keeper for Windows 95/NT

Section

Label = Value

Warning There is no need to edit these settings manually. Password Keeper will automatically maintain these settings for you. If you do edit these, you do so at your own risk.


Password Keeper Splash Box Design

Password Keeper Splash Box Design

The Password Keeper splash box graphics were designed by the Swedish artist Daniel Holking.

Daniel is available for graphics design and consultation and may be contacted at:

Daniel Holking New Media

Langskeppsgatan 21

S-168 53 Bromma

Sweden

Phone:	+46 8 579 718 23

Web Site:	http://carpe.nu/newmedia

E-Mail:	newmedia@carpe.nu


Removing Password Keeper

Removing Password Keeper

If you find that Password Keeper does not meet your needs you can remove it from your computer system by simply deleting the following files from your hard drive. All of these files will be located in the folder that you originally installed Password Keeper in.

If you used the SETUP.EXE program and specified the default installation directory all Password Keeper files will be found in the C:\Program Files\Software by Design folder.

PASSKEEP.EXE	Password Keeper Application Program

PASSKEEP.CNT	Password Keeper Help Topics File

PASSKEEP.HLP	Password Keeper Help File

PASSKEEP.LOG	Password Keeper Log File

If you have opened and used the Password Keeper Help files your system may contain the following two (2) files. These files are created by the standard MS Windows 95/NT Help program WinHlp32.exe. These files may also be safely removed.

PASSKEEP.GID	MS Windows Help settings file. This file contains the Password Keeper Help window size and desktop location as well as any bookmarks you may have created.

PASSKEEP.FTS	MS Windows Help word database. This file is created when you build a custom word list for Password Keeper Help files. This file is used to search for words and phrases in the Password Keeper Help files.

Password Keeper does not use any custom DLL files or system drivers. If you delete the files mentioned above from your system’s hard drive you will have completely removed Password Keeper from your computer system.

Note If you have installed Password Keeper shortcuts on the MS Explorer Start Menu use the Help | Setup command to remove the shortcuts you created before you delete the Password Keeper files mentioned above.


Software Design Web Site

Software Design

You can download the latest versions of all of my software from my web site on the Internet. I post the latest releases of my software there first. Click your mouse on the link listed below to visit the Software Design web site.

Software Design Web Site

(http://www.gregorybraun.com)

Software Titles

The following software titles are available at my web site on the Internet and can also be found on CompuServe, ExecPC, MSN and ZD Net.

AppPaths	(APPPATHS.ZIP)

Audition	(AUDITION.ZIP)

BattleStar	(BSTAR32.ZIP)

BattleStar for Windows 3.x	(BSTAR.ZIP)

CardBase	(CARDBASE.ZIP)

Crypto	(CRYPTO.ZIP)

Disk CleanUp	(CLEANUP.ZIP)

DLL Show for Windows 95/98	(DLLSHOW.ZIP)

File Editor	(FXEDIT32.ZIP)

File Editor for Windows 3.x	(FXEDIT.ZIP)

File Shredder	(SHREDDER.ZIP)

FontShow	(FONTSHOW.ZIP)

Go Postal	(GOPOSTAL.ZIP)

Icon Extractor	(ICONX32.ZIP)

Icon Extractor for Windows 3.x	(ICONX.ZIP)

MIRV 2000	(MIRV2000.ZIP)

NoteBook	(NBOOK32.ZIP)

NoteBook for Windows 3.x	(NBOOK.ZIP)

Password Keeper	(PASSKEEP.ZIP)

Phantom Desktop Screen Saver	(PHANTOM.ZIP)

Programmer's IDE 95/NT	(PMAN32.ZIP)

Programmer's IDE	(PMAN.ZIP)

Quiz Wizard	(QUIZWIZ.ZIP)

Reminders	(REMIND32.ZIP)

Reminders for Windows 3.x	(REMIND.ZIP)

RGB Editor	(RGB32.ZIP)

RGB Editor for Windows	(RGB.ZIP)

Screen Loupe for Macintosh	(LOUPE.SEA)

Screen Loupe	(LOUPE32.ZIP)

Screen Loupe for Windows 3.x	(LOUPE.ZIP)

Software Log	(SOFTLOG.ZIP)

Stay Live 2000	(STAYLIVE.ZIP)

Submit It	(SUBMITIT.ZIP)

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Webmasters

Please upload the original ZIP file intact and title the submission:

"Password Keeper v6.0"

--Author Gregory Braun

Web Site

Visit my web site on the Internet to download the latest versions of all of my software offerings.

Software Design Web Site

(http://www.gregorybraun.com)

Note This site also supports anonymous FTP transfers.


What is Shareware

The concept of "Shareware"...

Shareware, also known as user supported software and other names, is a concept not understood by everyone. The author of Shareware retains all rights to the software under the copyright laws while still allowing free distribution. This gives the user the chance to freely obtain and try out software to see if it fits their needs. Shareware should not be confused with Public Domain software even though they are often obtained from the same sources.

If you continue to use Shareware after trying it out, you are expected to register your use with the author and pay a registration fee. What you get in return depends on the author, but may include a printed manual, free updates, telephone support, etc. Only by paying for the Shareware you use do you enable the Shareware author to continue to support his software and create new programs. Considering that the Shareware registration fees are almost always far less than the purchase price of comparable commercial software it's obvious that Shareware is a good deal for everyone.

There are real advantages to you in the Shareware system. You get to try out software to make sure it is compatible with your hardware and that it fits your needs before you "buy" it with your registration. The author saves the expense of advertising, packaging and distribution and passes the savings on to you. Plus, most Shareware authors are much more accessible than commercial software sources so that your questions and suggestions are much more likely to be responded to.

Thank you for your support.


Registering Password Keeper

Registering Password Keeper

Password Keeper is distributed as shareware. You may evaluate it free of charge for 30 days. After 30 days you are required to register it. If after evaluating Password Keeper for 30 days you decide not to register it you are required to remove it from your computer.

Registration entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support.

You can register Password Keeper by mailing the Order Form provided with this software. When you register Password Keeper you will receive your registration code by E-Mail, or optionally you may request that your registration code be mailed to you.

You may also purchase Password Keeper using your credit card via the Internet or by telephone.

The software you are currently using is a fully functioning program. As a registered user you will however be able to disable the initial splash box that appears when Password Keeper is first launched.

To register your copy of Password Keeper select the Help | Register menu command. The Shareware Registration Wizard will be displayed when this menu command is selected. Use this window to fill in the following entry fields:

User Name

Enter the user name you originally specified when you ordered Password Keeper.

Organization

Enter the name of your organization as originally specified when you ordered Password Keeper. If you did not specify an organization name leave this field blank.

Registration

Enter the registration code that was provided to you. Enter your registration code exactly as provided. Do not include spaces when entering your registration code.

Note The registration code was provided to you when you purchased Password Keeper. Refer to the notification letter that was mailed to you or the E-Mail message you received for your personal shareware registration code.

Show Splash Box at Startup

This box will be initially checked if you have not registered Password Keeper. When you successfully register your copy of Password Keeper this box will automatically be unchecked for you. If you wish to see the splash box when Password Keeper is launched return to this Registration Wizard and check this box.

OK

Press this button after you have filled out the Shareware Registration Wizard to complete Password Keeper shareware registration.

Cancel

Press this button to close the Shareware Registration Wizard  without making any changes.

Help

Press this button to open the Password Keeper Help window and go directly to the Registering Password Keeper topic.


Purchasing Information

Purchasing Information

Password Keeper is distributed as shareware. You may evaluate it free of charge for 30 days. After 30 days you are required to register it. If after evaluating Password Keeper for 30 days you decide not to purchase it you are required to remove it from your computer.

Registration entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support.

You can register Password Keeper by mailing the Order Form provided with this software. When you register Password Keeper you will receive your registration code by E-Mail, or optionally you may request that your registration code be mailed to you.

The software you are currently using is a fully functioning program. As a registered user you will however be able to disable the initial splash box that appears when Password Keeper is first launched.

Single User Licensing

Individual users can register Password Keeper for $25.00 dollars. If you would also like a 3 ½” floppy disk sent to you please add an additional $5.00 dollars. Registration entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support. You can always download the latest release of Password Keeper directly from the Software Design web site on the Internet. Print the Password Keeper Order Form and mail it with your check to become a registered user of Password Keeper.

Site Licensing

Password Keeper can also be registered for use at an entire site for $250.00 dollars. If you would like to install and use Password Keeper on multiple workstations at a single location choose this type of licensing. Registration includes a 3 ½” floppy disk and entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support. You can always download the latest release of Password Keeper directly from the Software Design web site on the Internet. Print the Password Keeper Order Form and mail it with your check to become a registered user of Password Keeper.

Corporate Licensing

Password Keeper can also be registered for use at multiple sites for $1000.00 dollars. If you would like to install and use Password Keeper on multiple workstations at multiple locations choose this type of licensing. Registration includes a 3 ½” floppy disk and entitles you to unlimited free updates and telephone support. You can always download the latest release of Password Keeper directly from the Software Design web site on the Internet. Print the Password Keeper Order Form and mail it with your check to become a registered user of Password Keeper.


Shareware Order Form
Password Keeper Order Form

To print this order form, press the Print button above, or select Print Topic from the File pull-down menu.

Secure on-line credit card orders can be placed from the Software Design web site.

To order by check, send this order form and a check to:

Gregory Braun

P.O. Box 1307

Milwaukee, WI  53201-1307 U.S.A.

Payments must be in US dollars drawn on a US bank, or you can send international postal orders in US dollars.

All orders are subject to the License Agreement.

Customer information is considered confidential and will not be shared or distributed to any third parties.

Registered users of Password Keeper are entitled to unlimited free program updates.

Single User Copy	______ at	$25.00	each =	________

Optional 3 ½” Disk	______ at	$5.00	each =	________

Site License	______ at	$250.00	each =	________

Includes 3 ½” Disk

Corporate License	______ at	$1000.00	each =	________

Includes 3 ½” Disk

Wisconsin Residents add 5.5% sales tax:	________

Total Payment:	________

Date	____________________________________

Name	____________________________________

Organization	____________________________________

Shipping Address	____________________________________

____________________________________

City	____________________________________

State	____________________________________

Zip Code	____________________________________

Country	____________________________________

Day Phone	____________________________________

E-Mail Address	____________________________________

[  ] Please send registration code via E-Mail

Comments:


Credit Card Purchases

Credit Card Purchases

You may purchase Password Keeper by credit card over the telephone or directly from my web site on the Internet.

On-line Registration

Secure on-line registration using a major credit card is available directly from the Software Design web site. Simply go to the Password Keeper program description page and click your mouse on the RegNet link. You may register Password Keeper using your Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover or EuroCard. Registration keys will be sent to you via eMail.

Telephone Registration

You may also purchase Password Keeper toll-free by telephone. Please specify Password Keeper when ordering.

Toll-Free:	1.800.999.2734

International:	1.719.576.0123

FAX Line:	1.719.623.0399

RegNet Product Codes

2125	Password Keeper Single User License

3173	Password Keeper Site License

3174	Password Keeper Corporate License

RegNet Pages

Single User	http://www.reg.net/product.asp?ID=2125

Site License	http://www.reg.net/product.asp?ID=3173

Corporate	http://www.reg.net/product.asp?ID=3174

Web Site

Click your mouse on the underlined link below to purchase Password Keeper by credit card.

Software Design Web Site

(http://www.gregorybraun.com)


License Agreement

License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software.  Unless you have a different license agreement signed by Gregory Braun, your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.

Registered Version

One registered copy of Password Keeper may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or installed on a single workstation used nonsimultaneously by multiple people, but not both.

Site License

Any number of users at a single location may access the registered version of Password Keeper through a network, provided that you have obtained a site license for the software covering all workstations that will access the software through the network. Any number of users at a single location can install and use the software on one or more computers or workstations.

Corporate License

Any number of users at any number of locations may access the registered version of Password Keeper through a network, provided that you have obtained a corporate license for the software covering all workstations that will access the software through the network. Any number of users at any number of locations can install and use the software on one or more computers or workstations.

Software Updates

Registered users of Password Keeper are entitled to unlimited free program updates. Software updates can be downloaded directly from the Software Design web site on the Internet.

Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it. The user must assume the entire risk of using the program.  ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


Customizing Help

Customizing Help

You can customize this help file to better suit your needs and uses. The following topics describe the various settings that can be configured. The settings you specify will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Font Size

The size of the font used in this help file can be made larger or smaller by selecting the Font item from the Options menu above. Select Small, Normal or Large fonts from the popup menu. The font size you select will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Window Size

The size of this Help window and its location on the desktop can be adjusted using the standard Windows resizing and placement methods. The window size and its location on the desktop will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Window Background Color

The background color for this help window can be changed to white if you prefer. To change the background color to white select the Use System Colors item from the Options menu above. For the color changes to take effect you will have to close and then reopen the Help file. You will be prompted to confirm this action. Your background color selection will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Window Placement

By default this help window positions itself in front of all other open windows. If you would prefer to have it covered up by other active windows select the Keep Help on Top item from the Options menu and then select Not on Top from the popup menu. Your selection will be saved and used again each time you view this help file.

Note The settings described on this page refer to options available in the MS Windows Help program not Password Keeper. Right-click your mouse anywhere on this page to display a small popup context menu containing the settings described here.