I just booted up my brand new Dell Inspiron 3847, running Windows 8.1 (I think that is the version).
During the numerous setup steps, I ran across a folder or function that allowed me to see all of the passwords I have set up (for mostly various websites that I needed to reestablish on this new PC), and they were all "**********" out.
However, there was a button that allowed me to SEE the passwords, after I entered my initial system password, verifying it was me who was asking.
I REALLY need to find this VERY helpful feature again! Try as I might, I cannot again "stumble" across it! I have looked in places I thought it might reside, to no avail. I have already had to send half a dozen password reminders or resets to my email because I had forgotten them already!
I am pretty proficient with computers, but my laptop I replaced with this new Dell desktop had Windows Vista; approximately 8-10 years old perhaps. There was no feature like this. Windows 8 is a HUGE step up for me, so there is this blasted learning curve!
Lastly, other than this feature on this computer (not sure if it is a Dell thing or a Windows thing), can someone recommend a safe, secure password management app or program?
If someone could guide me to this folder or function I would greatly appreciate it!
During the numerous setup steps, I ran across a folder or function that allowed me to see all of the passwords I have set up (for mostly various websites that I needed to reestablish on this new PC), and they were all "**********" out.
However, there was a button that allowed me to SEE the passwords, after I entered my initial system password, verifying it was me who was asking.
I REALLY need to find this VERY helpful feature again! Try as I might, I cannot again "stumble" across it! I have looked in places I thought it might reside, to no avail. I have already had to send half a dozen password reminders or resets to my email because I had forgotten them already!
I am pretty proficient with computers, but my laptop I replaced with this new Dell desktop had Windows Vista; approximately 8-10 years old perhaps. There was no feature like this. Windows 8 is a HUGE step up for me, so there is this blasted learning curve!
Lastly, other than this feature on this computer (not sure if it is a Dell thing or a Windows thing), can someone recommend a safe, secure password management app or program?
If someone could guide me to this folder or function I would greatly appreciate it!
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Memory
- 8GB
- Browser
- Google Chrome
- Antivirus
- Avast