Masking Password Generator starts up minimized
and I can't restore or maximize it.
The best and easiest solution for this is to download
the latest version as this problem was fixed in version 2.0.7.
If you are unable to do that for some reason, there is the following
work-around:
The way to fix it is by making a small edit in your system registry
(see Caution When Editing System Registry).
Click on Start/Run, type regedit and click OK or press Enter.
Using the tree view on the left (it looks like an Explorer
folder view) find the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AccuSolve\MPWGen
Click on MPWGen to select it, then click on 'Window' in
the right pane. Make sure the name 'Window' is selected,
then press the Delete key and click on Yes to confirm. Exit
the Registry Editor.
Now, try restarting Masking Password Generator. The problem
should be gone.
If you continue to have this or a similar problem, please
download the latest version here.
I downloaded your Standard
Edition to review the software and liked it but wanted the
Professional Edition. I then went to your home page and registered
and purchased the Professional Edition. How do I download
the Profession Edition now?
If you already have the latest version of the program you will
not need to download it again. The Professional Edition
features will be unlocked by entering in a valid Professional
Edition license key. See the following question for instructions
on how to check your version.
How
do I know if I have the latest version of Masking Password
Generator?
While the program is running, click on 'Help/Check for updates'
and then click the button 'Check'. You must be connected
to the Internet to perform this check. You can see the version
you are running on the General tab of the About box (Help/About).
To see the latest version available check our downloads
page.
Is there any guidance available on how to
produce pronounceable passwords?
Generation of pronounceable passwords is a feature only available
in the Professional Edition version 2 or later. While the online
help file includes some information on the subject in the "Syntax
Reference" page, here is some more information that we hope
will be helpful:
You create pronounceable password masks by using the symbols
for vowels (V) and consonants (W). Basically, the idea is that
by alternating vowels and consonants you can get something that
may be nonsense, but pronounceable. For example, with the mask
'>WVVWVVWV' you can generate a password like 'VAAJAIDI'. For
another example we will start with a vowel instead of a consonant:
The mask '<VWVWVVWV' generated 'owaraiqa' for a password. To
keep it pretty simple, you may want to avoid any double vowels
or consonants, such as: '<VWVWVWV' -- 'ogafafe'.
You can experiment around a bit to see what you like best, such
as double vowels in some positions, or double consonants will
sometimes produce pronounceable patterns. When generating pronounceable
passwords it is generally a good idea to make the entire password
either upper- or lower- case, making it easier to remember. We
do recommend in most cases that you make your pronounceable passwords
at least 7 characters long. To comply with many system policies
you may need to put a number or punctuation character somewhere
in the mask, preferably at the beginning or end, such as: '<VWVWVWV#'
-- 'owekodi2'.
Can I generate pronounceable passwords
but substitute numbers for some of the letters?
Yes you can! See this article.
What
tips can you offer for generating strong passwords and how
do I foil password crackers?
See our Tips For Foiling Password
Crackers article.
Caution
When Editing System Registry
This
resolution involves making a change to your system registry. Please
proceed with caution and follow the instructions exactly as given.
If you don't feel comfortable making such a change, please seek
help from someone who is experienced with such system changes.
As a precaution, we highly recommend that you backup your registry
first. Consult your Windows online Help for instructions on how
to do this. Please note that there is no risk to your system
as long as the instructions are followed carefully.
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