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Access Manager

Access Manager provides fast, easy and secure storage for all your passwords. You can organize passwords into types and categories for easy access and keep notes, web site links and e-mail addresse ...

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Jun 20, 2009
For version:
2.1.58

Forget about it - if you use vista 64bit

Interface: 1
Features: 1
Ease of use: 1
Value: 1
Overall:

Since 2005 - I have been a paid user of their product (freeware version had too many restrictions to be of any use to me). I am disgusted that the developer - for literally years now - has failed to port their product to work on 64bit Windows operating systems. This product is old and stale and the source code is proprietary. The good news is - I spent a huge amount of time evaluating competing products - and I highly recommend KeePass Password Safe. KeePass is free - with no restrictions - and perhaps more importantly to some - it is Open Source (OSI certified). The source code is freely available to be examined by "us" - the community at large - to ensure there is nothing funny going on under the hood. Because I had the "paid" version of Access Manager - I was able to easily export my password file as a ".csv" file - and with minor manipulations - was able to import it directly into KeePass.

Review by: sndrdg
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Sep 30, 2008
For version:
2.1.58

This is what I needed

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

While I like RoboForm, it was a bit too much for what I wanted, not to mention the problem with email not being a secure source. That said, this is excellent for doing what I want, storing,organizing, protecting my saved passwords. It's very easy to use, up front, and I like the fact it Exports my lists of passwords so if I want to print it, I can keep a hard copy as well. I export to PDF or whatever and it works great! Also, it's password protected, "Master password" protected even to export or print which is a huge deal to me. I have no complaints on this and think they did a wonderful job with it. It's now staying on my PC for good!

Review by: gimpguy (370)
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Jun 11, 2007
For version:
2.1.58

Think carefully before...

Interface: 4
Features: 2
Ease of use: 3
Value: 2
Overall:

No one, not even an author of free software, has the right to waste my time. Generally, this programm is excellent. But I can only recommend the paid version, because the export-function is disabled in the freeware. Because of its support for TAN-passwords and a few other nice features I am now (gradually) switching to KeePass which is not only freeware but open source. My general satisfaction with Access Manager has vanished due to the painful, time consuming transfer. I dare to question whether the export-function is suitable to discriminate between free and pro version. It's just plain user-unfriendly.

Review by: RogerZ
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Jan 30, 2007
For version:
2.1.58

Only one problem

Interface: 5
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

I have been spoiled by Avant Browser's online storage feature which stores all my info online. This means that any pc I log my browser into gets all my passwords and such. If this app had an online feature it would be awesome.

Review by: pcs800 (202)
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Jun 28, 2006
For version:
2.0.57

Very handy

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

This is a very well made program. It stores your passwords in one safe and easy to access place, using a master password. Once entered, the program has an intuitive way to use your password entries. There a two things I found less handy. One is a backup option, which doesn't exist in the freeware version. However, you can manually backup the database. And that is a good idea, because I found that upgrading to a new version once wiped out my database. When you rely on a password manager,you are completely depending on it. Especially when you use the password generator within the program, that creates phrases that really can't be memorized (and why would you want to?). All good, but when you lose your database you are totally lost.

Review by: AEn1gm4 (6)
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Feb 10, 2006
For version:
2.0.56

Secure, reliable, easy to use, good value

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

I use access manager and have done since 1.4, as a security conscious IT Professional, security matters and it meets my standards. The free version was great but i eventually thought I'd try the pro version, and lots more good features, i particularly like being able to securely encrypt/decrypt files. its very easy to understand and use, reliable and does the job well. i can store links and lots of text information with my passwords in a very accessible way. drag and dropping passwords to sites is quick and easy. have never had a problem yet stable and reliable.

Review by: samtse
First post

Jun 16, 2005
For version:
2.0.56

Access manager does a great job !!!!

Interface: 4
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 4
Overall:

Incredible software ! Works really well, and has great functions !

Review by: AlexandreCoelho
First post

Apr 05, 2005
For version:
2.0.55

My first password manager.

Interface: 3
Features: 4
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

This was the first password manager that I really stuck with. It has everything you need in a password manager. It did strike some issues with it when installing a fresh copy of my operating systems and it bringing up missing file messages. This was the major reason I switched to Oubliette. It's really a toss up between Access Manager and Oubliette. With Oubliette the interface seems to be 'lighter' and more functional and easier to use, in my personal opinion and no problems with 'missing files' when I reinstall my OS. Access Manager would be my second choice.

Review by: Mustard (8)
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Feb 08, 2005
For version:
2.0.55

Well built, easy to use and inexpensive...

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This package has proven to be an incredible access to both my company and my family. I have the free version at home and the Professional version at work and it have proven to be fantastic. Access Manager is easy to use, company support is excellent and the features are plentiful (especially for such an inexpensive package). I highly recommend this software for anyone in need of a package to safely store password and access information. Enjoy!!!!!

Review by: CHIUser
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Jan 22, 2005
For version:
2.0.55

Excellent program

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Not only is this program priceless, but the customer support is fast and accurate. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to protect their privacy and control their online accounts and passwords.

Review by: vjmarc
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Jan 13, 2005
For version:
2.0.55

Great program

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This was the second one that I downloaded and tried, and Access Manager gets the ribbon. It's very easy to use. If you need a free password manager, then this is it. It allows you to enter all the information that you will need to login anywhere and to any account. Get it! You won't be disappointed.

Review by: bluenote72 (26)
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Dec 02, 2004
For version:
2.0.55

Great software--great service

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

This software provides a great way to keep up with all of the passwords that I must use to deal with everyone on the Web. It is easy to use and works extremely well. The customer service is prompt and professional. I can happily recommend this software to anyone who must keep up with multiple passwords and Web sites.

Review by: RomeSoldier
First post

Oct 21, 2004
For version:
2.0.53

A1 for password management

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

Best password management tool going. If you think the free version is good, upgrade to the Professional version and get even more features. For $19.95 (US) (Upgrade to pro), this is a real deal. Great online support through the user forum at the Access Manager site.

Review by: JohnSteven
First post

Oct 20, 2004
For version:
2.0.53

An indispensable program!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

I started using Access Manager quite some time ago, and it didn't take long to become one of those rare programs which you simply can't do without anymore. I mean, who would pass up a program which securely stores all your passwords (well over 150 at latest count) safely in a secure database, is easy to use, and, in the basic version, absolutely free! It has been upgraded recently to version 2 which has added features and a very pleasant interface. And the basic version is STILL free. However, I would suggest to pay just $20 for the Professional version which gives you even more features. An excellent program!

Review by: SirVuttel
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