Use RoboForm. Highly recommended.
if you’re going to be one of the only ones to use this, I’d recommend consider using MS Office’s autocorrect feature. So for example, if I type the letters “dn” Office will automatically replace it with our company’s Dun Number. If I type “WFN” it automatically replaces that with our Wells Fargo Account Number.
Isn't most of that handled by the browser instead of by the operating system? Which browser are you using?
That’s not a UAC problem. That’s autocomplete not being on for your browser. Fixing that is different for every browser, google autocomplete and your browser name.
Sounds like its more of a problem with the web browser security settings than Windows itself. Are you using the IE browser that comes with Windows or Firefox etc?
If you are running IE, make sure you aren’t running in Safe Mode all the time because it will not store the cookies that are needed for web sites to remember you.
If you are not running in safe mode, In IE, you may just need to adjust the settings in Tools\Internet Options\Security Tab.. These control how cookies are stored and what sites you trust the most.
I’ve been using/installing for others...Windows 7 for some time now.
Frankly, your problem sounds far more like a browser issue. Check your “options” in your browser. For example, everything you stated that you wish to do can be taken care of in Firefox with a simple setting under “Tools”, then “Options”.
I use Norton Internet Security and it has a password manager that works extremely well and is totally secure.
Question:
How to disable or enable Internet Explorer’s AutoComplete.
Answer:
The Internet Explorer AutoComplete feature can be enabled and disabled by following the below steps.
1.Open Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2.Click Tools and then Internet Options.
3.In the Internet Options window click the Content tab.
4.Click the AutoComplete button.
5.Check or uncheck the options you wish have or not have AutoComplete.
Below is a brief explanation of what each of the options are for.
Web page addresses - AutoComplete for the address typed in the address bar.
Forms - Enable a user to fill out fields that are commonly completed such as e-mail, address, phone number, etc.
User names and passwords on forms - Any forms that are requiring usernames. This can be helpful for users who are frequently needing to enter their username and password. However, can also be a security risk if that computer is used or accessible by other users.
Obtain a secure vault application for your cell phone. One that encrypts the information using a 128bit key or higher. When you need to retrieve a password, open the app on the phone with your password, look up the account in question.
That separates your passwords from your PC and yet keeps them close to you with two factor (phone and password) and highly secure form.
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Set it to use a 1 second or more delay between attempts which will prevent a brute force attack, and to use UAC to open.
If I stole your computer, I can crack your Win7 administrative password in under 5 minutes. That would leave all of your password controlled accounts available to me. Do you still want to store all of your passwords on the computer?
Use LastPass.
The problem is the browser. I had this too. Promptly installed Firefox. Then, I went to Tools > Options > Security (tab) and set “Remember passwords for sites.”
It’s just your Internet browser settings. You can adjust them to memorize your info.
Install Google Chrome.
Passwords can be saved by your browser. Which browser are you using?
My bank recommends a program called Rapport for online banking and similar ‘password’ activities. Rapport points your browser ONLY to the desired webpage and blocks any external access/viewing of your connection to that desired webpage.
More info at: http://www.trusteer.com/product/trusteer-rapport