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    How to see passwords in IE 8/9

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lineS of flight, Feb 11, 2011.

  1. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi...

    In Chrome, the way I see my passwords and manage them is as follows:

    Wrench>Options>Personal Stuff>Passwords

    There is a similar method in Opera.

    Is there a similar method in IE 8 and in 9 RC?

    Thanks
     
    lineS of flight, Feb 11, 2011
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  2. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    See if this helps:

    Source

    Cheers
     
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  3. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    @fonduekid...thanks. I knew about that but was wondering if there was an in-built tool in IE. Apparently there isn't unlike Chrome and Opera (and if I am not mistaken, in FF too). I wonder why IE cannot provide such a system. I always seem to have problems with IE's password management system.
     
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  4. fonduekid

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    In Firefox, can't you view the saved passwords under 'tools > options > secutiry'?

    Anyway..
     
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  5. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah...the last time checked, you can view saved password via the path that you mentioned (or something like that). Chrome has it too.

    IE9 does not. Don't know why...but that's why I found the tool you suggested helpful.
     
    lineS of flight, Feb 11, 2011
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    shakennstirred Notebook Evangelist

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    if its easy to view the passwords then whats the point of even having them lol
    so im glad IE doesnt let you just see them like the others
     
    shakennstirred, Feb 13, 2011
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  7. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    I see your point. I do need a password manager though because of various reasons. Maybe I will look at LastPass or some equivalent - though I am not sure about the cloud-based features that I recently read LastPass has.
     
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    -> if you can easily view passwords that's a huge security risk.

    If you use IE - you haven't got a fingerprint reader that works with ProtectoSuite QL or how it's called - that does password management for you, although you might need a newer version for IE9 :(
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 13, 2011
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  9. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't have a finger printreader.
     
    lineS of flight, Feb 13, 2011
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    I have been using KeePass for a long time now, and it's been great. Just a suggestion... Try it if you want, and I guess you'll like it.
     
    fonduekid, Feb 14, 2011
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  11. JOSEA

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    I advise people to never cache passwords in IE, I tell them to use a USB stick to store them, and if you have a second computer that is offline use that to view them. If you only have one system, use the USB stick to retrieve, but remove it as soon as the PW is entered. Does any of this make any sense? Thanks, J
     
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  12. lineS of flight

    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Can you explain a bit more? Are you suggesting keeping a list of sites and related passwords on the USB which can retrieved on demand?
     
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  13. JOSEA

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    Yes, exactly right,but the key is to open the file on a computer that is not connected to the internet for max security. Also I set browsers (IE8 ) to delete browsing history on exit. I work for many affluent clients who have multilple systems and have very insecure habits (like allowing cookies to store passwords). Also virtually no one wants to learn how to use a new browser, or security program for passwords.
     
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    lineS of flight Notebook Virtuoso

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    Right. I follow you though I am not sure I need that level of security - though...
     
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  15. DetlevCM

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    Unless I am mistaken, Ironkeys have a password manager :)

    (On that note - while I do agree privacy/security online is an issue, and I'm one of the pro-privacy advocates I think JOSEA's methods are slightly paranoid - although, if you are in the habit of constantly collecting malware... -> but then a piece of paper in wallet is the simpler option, or a piece of paper locked in your desk drawer, hidden in a safe place at home if it's your bank details - or alternatively, a text file on a personal secure drive created with the TPM in one's laptop -> useful as it keeps strangers out)
     
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  16. JOSEA

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    I am not paranoid, it just that people are out to get me!...I recently worked on client's machine, and shortly thereafter their ID was stolen, and they are trying to blame me! It could not be the sufrfing they did at a local coffee shop?? Or the fact that thier wirless router had no security B4 I took care of it?? Thanks for the replies, I really enjoy talking security and Windows 7.
     
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    -> Well, OK, a protected Wi-Fi network at home should be standard.
    Coffee Shop -> not if the site uses https ;)

    You need to find the right balance between paranoia and reasonable security - carrying a 2nd computer for passwords is paranoia.
    The other point is to chose what you do online - don't do online banking on an unecrypted connection obviously, or try to do anything official on paper -> but there are points where you call it paranoia.

    On that note though - maybe the US is more dangerous than Europe... at least it doesn't seem to be a problem here... or I'm nor hearing about it.
     
    DetlevCM, Feb 14, 2011
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