What’s New in earlier versions of Password Depot

7.6.2 (released on 01/05/15)

• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 35.

7.6.1 (released on 11/12/14)

• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 33 and 34.

7.5.9 (released on 07/31/14)

• A bug in synchronization between PSW and PSWX files has been fixed.

7.5.8 (released on 06/30/14)

• The browser add-on for Chrome has been updated.
• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 31.

7.5.7 (released on 06/04/14)

• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 30.

7.5.6 (released on 04/22/14)

• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 29.

7.5.5 (released on 04/04/14)

• The compatibility issue affecting the virtual keyboard with the latest version of Google Chrome and some other applications has been fixed.
• Some additional minor bugs and user interface issues have been fixed.

7.5.4 (released on 03/19/14)

• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 28.
• Issues that could occur when using files on Google Drive have been resolved.
• Auto-complete has been revised and now also supports websites that use blocking scripts.
• Some additional minor bugs and user interface issues have been fixed.

7.5.3 (released on 01/24/14)

• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 27.
• Fixed an issue with the Internet Explorer 11 add-on on Windows 8.1.

7.5.2 (released on 12/09/13)

• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 26.

7.5.1 (released on 04.11.13)

• The browser add-on for Firefox has been updated and now supports Firefox 25.

7.5.0 (released on 09.10.13)

• Hierarchical view: In the top bar, groups can now optionally be displayed hierarchically.
• Multiple login dialog: The available buttons in this dialog have been revised. The user can now either select a login, add the URL to the list of ignored websites, or cancel filling.
• Top bar: Changes to the custom color gradient are now applied immediately after confirmation.
• Top bar: Password Depot can now also be closed in top bar mode without requiring the user to confirm the action.
• Session IDs: Session IDs are now detected more reliably (previously, the last character was mistakenly removed from some URLs).
• Some other minor issues have been fixed.

7.1.0 (released on 13.09.13)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 24.
• The browser add-ons for Chrome and Internet Explorer have been improved (with regard to functionality with frames).
• Some other minor bugs and user interface issues have been fixed.

7.0.8 (released on 05.08.13)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 23.
• The issue at program startup with the additional language files has been fixed.
• Some other minor bugs have been fixed.

7.0.7 (released on 12.07.13)

• Password Depot Server can now access files from the server faster and more easily with the help of an additional pane.
• A message about old file versions that was displayed when opening local files if a file from the server had previously been open has been removed.
• Some other minor bugs and user interface issues have been fixed.

7.0.6 (released on 28.06.13)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 22.

7.0.5 (released on 17.05.13)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 21.
• Several additional minor bugs and user interface issues have been fixed.

7.0.4 (released on 30/04/13)

• The browser add-on for Google Chrome has been updated.
• An issue when importing and synchronizing old pswx files has been fixed.
• The update function for Cloud applications has been improved.
• Loading web icons from URLs has been optimized.
• Several additional minor bugs and user interface issues have been fixed.

7.0.3 (released on 19/04/13)

• The Dropbox functions have been adapted to recent changes in the Dropbox API.
• Minor corrections to text and the user interface.

7.0.2 (released on 15/04/13)

• A small toolbar for password-related commands has been added to the main window.
• Incorrect filtering of password files on FTP servers has been fixed.
• Importing XML files has been corrected and improved.
• An issue with automatic backups has been fixed.
• The user interface of the browser add-ons has been standardized and improved.
• Several additional minor user interface improvements.

7.0.1 (released on 03/04/13)

• The browser add-ons now support Firefox 20 and the latest Google Chrome versions.
• Errors when listing and uploading files to Google Drive have been fixed.
• The behavior of the program-wide keyboard shortcuts has been optimized.
• An error when opening Help with F1 has been corrected.
• The appearance of the Help window has been improved.
• The program has been tested and optimized for interaction with Password Depot Server 7.0.0.
• Several issues relating to text and the user interface have been corrected.

7.0.0 (released on 20/02/13)

• Cloud services: Password Depot now supports the Cloud services Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive.
• File manager: A clear, well-structured file manager consolidates the previous dialog boxes for creating, opening, and managing password files, as well as for managing storage locations.
• Access to Password Depot Server: The file manager provides access to Password Depot Server, where password entries can now also be modified, for example.
• Password parts: A new feature allows you to select and enter password parts, both via the password tab and the top bar.
• Fake mouse cursors: Several fake mouse cursors have been added to the virtual keyboard to further obscure typing on the keyboard.
• Recycle Bin: A newly added Recycle Bin stores deleted password entries and allows them to be restored.
• Enhanced top bar: The top bar now also lets you insert custom data into target fields on websites (blue lightning bolt) and generate password parts.
• Enhanced password menu: The password menu (right-click on a password entry) now also allows you to create a password part and add a password entry to favorites.
• Editable favorites list: The list of favorite passwords can now be edited manually, allowing password entries to be added and deleted manually.
• HTTPS support: The protocol for Internet servers has been expanded to include HTTPS, in addition to the existing FTP, HTTP, and SFTP protocols.
• Enhanced SFTP protocol: The SFTP protocol now supports private or public keys, allowing SFTP users to enter their key file in Password Depot.
• Refined cleanup feature: The cleanup feature for unused or expired passwords now also allows you to search only for password entries with icons/history and delete only the attachment/history of password entries.
• Extended PSWX format. The PSWX file format now supports even more properties of the original PSW password file format.
• Simplified password transfer: When passwords are moved to another file, the program detects missing or newly added passwords and asks whether the user wants to copy or remove them.
• Enhanced system tray: Additional new passwords can now be generated via the Password-Depot icon in the system tray (notification area).
• Connection recovery: After a connection interruption, the connection can now be restored automatically.
• Transfer settings: During installation, Password Depot now searches for previous versions and, if applicable, asks whether their settings should be transferred.
• Enhanced credit card entry: The credit card window now allows you to enter a PIN and includes a new tab with URL functions, e.g. for editing the autofill sequence.
• Save to file/Load from file: Ignored websites and categories can now be saved to files and loaded from files.
• Enhanced custom mode: In custom mode, you can now select additional functions – for deleting password entries and generating passwords or password components.
• Enhanced warnings list: The warnings list has been expanded to include a notification about weak master passwords, for even greater security.
• New view tab: Functions for editing the view are now clearly grouped together on a new tab.
• New password tab: Clicking a password now opens a separate tab with frequently used password functions, e.g. for copying password data to the clipboard.
• New search tab: Clicking in the search field now opens a dedicated search tab.
• Enhanced search function: The search function now also lets you open the group associated with a found password entry directly.
• Top bar gradient: The top bar can now be defined with a custom color gradient instead of just a single color.
• Program options: The software options can now also be accessed via the Start tab.
• Revised user interface with new graphics and themes.

6.2.2 (released on 11/01/13)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 18.

6.2.1 (released on 19/11/12)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 17.

6.2.0 (released on 14/09/12)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 16.
• Improved autofill functionality in the browser add-ons.
• Various optimizations to the user interface.

6.1.9 (released on 29/08/12)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 15.
• Interaction with the notification area (tray icon) has been optimized.
• A few minor issues have been fixed.
  

6.1.8 (released on 07/08/12)

• Updated the pswx file format for improved compatibility with smartphone editions.
• Fixed an issue that could cause password files to become unintentionally write-protected when used with the server.

6.1.7 (released on 22/06/12)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 14.

6.1.6 (released on 05/06/12)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 13.
• Importing passwords from the Sticky Password XML format is now possible.
• A few minor issues have been fixed.
  

6.1.5 (released on 02/05/12)

• Fixed an issue with the character limit in the password generator that was introduced in Version 6.1.4.

6.1.4 (released on 25/04/12)

• The add-on now supports Firefox 12.
• Minor bugs have been fixed.
  

6.1.3 (released on 02/04/12)

• Added support for importing passwords from "Kaspersky Password Manager" Version 5.x.
• Added support for importing passwords from "KeePass Password Safe" Version 2.x.

6.1.2 (released on 14/03/12)

• The add-on now supports Firefox 11.
• Improved display with large font sizes (> 125%) under Windows Vista and Windows 7.

6.1.1 (released on 20.02.12)

• A browser add-on for Google Chrome has been added.
• An option has been added that automatically selects a matching password from the browser add-ons in the top bar.
• Several user interface issues that occurred when using large font sizes (150%) have been fixed.
• Numerous minor bugs have been fixed.

6.1.0 (released on 06.02.12)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 10.
• The browser add-on now supports the 64-bit version of Internet Explorer.
• Improved drag & drop functionality for Safari and Opera.
• Fixed display issues on systems using large fonts.
• Warning when creating a new password entry for which an identical entry (same username, password and URL) already exists.
• Improved detection of existing password entries by the browser add-ons
• Several additional minor bugs and user interface issues have been fixed.

6.0.9 (released on 02.01.12)

• A bug introduced in Version 6.0.8 that caused some buttons in synchronization to be unavailable has been fixed.
• A problem that caused increased CPU usage when using the hierarchical group field in the top bar has been fixed.
• Several additional minor bugs have been fixed.

6.0.8 (released on 22.12.11)

• Support for Firefox 9 has been added to the browser add-on.
• Several additional minor bugs have been fixed

6.0.7 (released on 04.11.11)

• Support for Firefox 8 has been added to the browser add-on.
• The generation of the Favorites list in the top bar has been aligned with the Favorites in the main window.
• A problem with the disabled "Open in browser" command in the top bar has been fixed.
• Several additional minor bugs have been fixed

6.0.6 (released on 28.09.11)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 7.
• A bug that occurred when automatically setting the expiration date for passwords has been fixed.
• A problem where files were not automatically deleted from the server under certain circumstances has been fixed.
• A new "PIN" field has been added to the debit card template.
• Several minor bugs have been fixed.

6.0.5 (released on 08/08/11)

• An issue where the add-ons suggested creating new password entries in forms with a prefilled username has been fixed.
• A "Please wait..." dialog is now displayed while analyzing existing passwords.
• An issue where, under certain circumstances, the password file was not added to the recently used files after closing has been fixed.
• An issue where editing passwords was not possible when running the program from a USB stick has been fixed.

6.0.4 (released on 08/03/11)

• Improved password analysis with user-defined estimation of the time required to crack a password using brute-force attacks.
• New "Multi-Channel Obfuscation" auto-fill method for better protection against spyware.
• A browser add-on for Firefox 6 has been introduced.
• Keyboard input simulation is now used as the default fill method.
• Stricter security checks for master passwords.
• Numerous minor interface improvements and bug fixes.

6.0.3 (released on 07/22/11)

• A new option has been added to the advanced password generator to enable or disable checking generated passwords for vulnerability to dictionary attacks.
• An issue when searching passwords by description has been fixed.
• The handling of passwords with a URL mask by the browser add-ons has been improved.
• Several minor bugs and user interface issues have been fixed.

6.0.2 (released on 07/14/11)

• An issue with incorrect icons in the synchronization dialog has been fixed.
• Several minor issues and text errors have been fixed.

6.0.1 (released on 07/05/11)

• Fixed an issue with Windows Explorer integration.
• Several minor bugs and text issues have been fixed.

6.0.0 (released on 06/27/11)

• New and improved user interface with new themes and graphics.
• Support for the Windows 7 taskbar with quick access to favorite passwords and general commands via the drop-down menu.
• Improved migration of data from previous versions.
• The option to group entries in the main window by type, category, etc. has been added.
• The security-related settings are now stored within the password files, preventing unauthorized changes from the outside.
• Directly add password entries from encrypted files: If you encrypt a file via Windows Explorer, you can add the related password directly as an entry in the program.
• Enhanced "Properties" function, which allows custom icons and attachments to be deleted and lets you define password policies, display passwords in plain text, and check for dictionary attacks.
• New EC card entry type for storing bank account details and online banking information.
• New Encrypted File entry type for managing external encrypted files.
• The password generator can now also be used when encrypting an external file.
• Improved printing functionality with more options for customizing fonts and layout, exporting to PDF documents, and printing individual passwords.
• Improved security when printing: all processes are executed in memory without creating temporary files on the hard drive.
• The improved cleanup function allows passwords with large attachments to be filtered out.
• A new URL Mask field has been introduced, making it possible to identify matching passwords using a pattern instead of the exact URL.
• Improved support for existing browsers: users can now define their own browsers with the respective supported command-line parameters.
• In addition to Beginner and Expert mode, a new custom mode has been introduced, allowing the available commands to be customized.
• More flexible configuration of the browser add-ons via Options/Browser.
• Options for enabling and disabling warnings and notifications have been introduced.
• The order of custom fields can now be changed.
• New "Recently used" tab when opening password files.
• Enhanced "Identity" entry type with date of birth, etc.
• The search function now also searches the "Password" field.
• Synchronization is now also possible with files on the server.
• Drag & Drop of file attachments.
• The option to save one backup copy on an FTP server and locally at the same time has been introduced.
• A new global hotkey for switching to and from top-bar mode has been introduced.
• The option to create a Windows shell link for individual passwords has been introduced to open frequently used passwords quickly.
• New commands for deleting the history, attachments, and custom icons make it possible to quickly reduce the size of a password file.
• The emulation of Drag & Drop for custom and global fields from the top bar is now possible using a combination of SHIFT+click.
• The auto-fill sequences can now be extended with custom delays to better support dynamic web forms.

5.3.1 (released on 27/06/11)

• The browser add-on now supports Firefox 5.

5.3.0 (released on 24/03/11)

• The browser add-on now supports Internet Explorer 9 and Firefox 4.

5.2.6 (released on 20/12/10)

• Custom translations of the user interface can now be integrated into the program
• The function for extracting icons from various websites has been improved.
• The live search has been revised and improved.
• Several user interface improvements have been made.
• The help files have been updated.
• Several minor bugs and text issues have been fixed.

5.2.5 (released on 28/10/10)

• An issue that caused the program to freeze when extracting icons from some websites has been fixed.
• A bug that occurred when deleting entries from the "Recent Files" menu has been fixed.
• The incorrect retrieval of the user name and password for the proxy server from the system has been fixed.
• An issue related to deleting the client password from Password Depot Server in the "Open Password File" dialog after closing and reopening has been fixed.
• An issue related to the incorrect display of certain characters in the browser add-ons has been fixed.
• Additional minor bugs have been fixed.

5.2.4 (released on 24/09/10)

• Several changes have been made to support the new features of Password Depot Server 5.
• Improved support for the top bar's screen edge options.
• The dialog for opening a password file now includes a button in the system menu bar when the main program window is not visible.
• A bug in the conversion of special characters in files from Password Depot 4 has been fixed.
• Several minor issues and bugs have been fixed.

5.2.3 (Released on 17/09/10)

• The credit card template has been expanded and now includes additional fields for service URLs and other security codes.
• An issue that occurred under certain circumstances when converting strings created in older versions and containing the umlaut ä has been fixed.
• The USB Installation Wizard now displays all available drives, which means installation can now also be performed on external hard drives that are not recognized as removable media.
• Several minor interface issues under Windows XP have been fixed.
• Various other minor issues as well as text and translation errors have been fixed.

5.2.2 (Released on 10/09/10)

• A bug that occurred under certain conditions when closing the program from the top bar has been fixed.
• The browser add-ons' detection of passwords associated with a URL has been improved.
• Favorites are now also updated correctly after being used by the browser add-ons.
• A bug that occurred when entering a search term while no file was open has been fixed.
• An issue with the incorrect processing of certain text types within password entries has been fixed.

5.2.1 (Released on 05/09/10)

• The mini toolbar in the main window can now optionally be displayed again.
• Fixed an issue introduced with version 5.2.0 involving umlauts in password entries and/or the master password.

5.2 (Released on 03/09/10)

• Password Depot now supports Unicode, allowing the use of international character strings and passwords.
• A dictionary with common terms and frequently used passwords has been integrated into the program to analyze how secure passwords are against dictionary attacks.
• The installation package has been improved and an option has been added that allows the program to be installed either for all users or only for the current user.
• An issue that caused the order of custom icons to change after another icon was deleted has been fixed.
• Some additional improvements have been implemented and various bugs have been fixed.

5.1.2 (Released on 25/08/10)

• A command has been introduced to reset all program options to their default values.
• The function for automatically retrieving the icon of an associated website has been improved.
• The display of search results has been improved.
• A bug involving the incorrect placement of the top bar on systems with two monitors has been fixed.
• Several cosmetic issues on systems with large font sizes have been fixed.
• The "Password field is not used" option has been replaced with the general ability to save passwords without an entry in this field.
• The print layout has been improved and some text errors have been corrected.
• An option for defining the length of drop-down lists has been added.
• An issue where the selected action in the synchronization dialog was not updated has been fixed.
• Protection against keyloggers has been improved for the separate Virtual Keyboard.
• The error that occasionally caused the message "Invalid pointer operation" to be displayed has been corrected.
• Some other errors and usability issues have been corrected.

5.1.1 (released on 13.08.10)

• Support for large icons in the top bar has been added.
• An option has been added that allows browser add-ons to be disabled for individual passwords.
• Various errors and cosmetic issues have been fixed.

5.1.0 (released on 12.08.10)

• Improved functionality and usability of the browser add-ons.
• Improved password generator with advanced options and template support.
• The password generator can now be added to the top bar via the Customize dialog and used directly from there.
• An issue that prevented Firefox from loading the page under certain conditions has been corrected.
• The processing of some special websites by the browser add-ons has been improved.
• Customizing the top bar has been simplified.
• Improved security by preventing unauthorized attempts to access passwords using automated scripts.
• The issue with activation on a U3 stick has been fixed.
• Improved functionality when processing external files.
• An issue where the program could no longer be opened after being minimized repeatedly from the top bar has been corrected.
• A top bar display error after changes made via the Customize function has been fixed.
• The issue where, under certain conditions, sorting in the main window was replaced by that of the cleanup function has been corrected.
• The issue where Password Depot moved in front of the browser window when AutoFill on a website was canceled has been corrected.
• The option for adjusting the color of the top bar in all areas has been revised.
• Numerous other errors and cosmetic issues have been fixed.

5.0.2 (released on 28.07.10)

• Some user interface issues when using a large font size have been corrected.
• An issue that significantly slowed switching to the top bar under certain conditions has been corrected.
• The text issues when printing entries that are not passwords have been fixed.
• Interaction between the main program and the browser add-ons has been improved.
• An option has been added to disable certain system tray notifications.
• Numerous cosmetic issues and minor bugs have been fixed.

5.0.1 (released on 21/07/10)

• A list of websites ignored by the browser add-ons is now supported.
• The issue where only a trial version was available after USB installation has been fixed.
• Improved handling of various special websites by the browser add-ons has been introduced.
• The issue with buttons being displayed incorrectly in the synchronization dialog has been fixed.
• An option has been added to open the corresponding group of a found password directly.
• Some minor inconsistencies when using read-only files have been corrected.
• Reopening files stored on the Internet has been improved.
• The issue where numerous fields in the software license dialog were not displayed correctly has been fixed.
• The maximum number of favorites (most frequently used passwords) can now be configured individually.
• An option to start the program automatically with Windows has been added to the setup wizard.
• An issue that occurred when unlocking files on the Internet has been fixed.
• An option to close a locked file has been added to the system tray menu.
• Improved support for large font sizes has been introduced.
• Numerous text errors and user interface issues have been fixed.
• Various minor bugs have been fixed.

Version 5 (released on 09/07/10)

• New, improved user interface: An improved user interface has been introduced, giving the program a more modern look & feel and making it easier to use.
• New search function: A new "live search" has been introduced, allowing strings to be searched anywhere. Optionally, the search can be limited to specific areas using Advanced Search.
• Internet Explorer add-on: The program includes integration with Internet Explorer, making it much easier to add/update web passwords as well as fill in and submit web forms.
• Mozilla Firefox add-on: The program includes integration with Mozilla products (Firefox, Thunderbird), making it much easier to add/update web passwords as well as fill in and submit web forms.
• New cleanup function: The new cleanup function makes it possible to find passwords that have not been used for a longer period of time or have expired. This makes it easy to remove unnecessary entries from the password file.
• Improved synchronization function: The synchronization function now allows two-way synchronization between two files – including a file on a server. The program checks whether the user is synchronizing two files that originate from the same source and makes it easy to compare them and bring both up to date.
• Improved beginner mode: Beginner mode has been revised and is now not only easier to access, but also makes working with the program significantly simpler for new users.
• New entry types: Support for different types of information has been introduced. In addition to the standard "New Password" function, users can now create credit cards, software licenses, identities, or information in the form of formatted documents.
• Password usage statistics: Users can now see at a glance how often they use a specific password.
• New "Favorites" section: A new Favorites view has been added, showing the most frequently used passwords. These favorites can also be accessed from the top bar via a drop-down list.
• Expanded top bar functions: More functions have been added to the top bar, making most features accessible from there. By right-clicking the top bar, users can choose which functions they want to use there.
• Virtual keyboard customization: The virtual keyboard window is now resizable. It is also now available outside the program as a standalone application.
• Global custom fields: Global custom fields can now be created.
• Improved password generator: A new option allows users to specify certain characters that the generated password must contain. Users can also now require all selected character groups (uppercase letters, special characters, etc.) to be used. If a password already existed, the password generator now suggests the same length by default.
• Improved file name display: The display of file names has been made more user-friendly.
• New group functions: Groups can now be sorted in ascending or descending order.
• Identification of passwords with attachments: Entries that contain an attachment are now marked with a special icon in the detail view.
• Icons in password files: Icons are now stored within the password file. This makes them available on other computers as well.
• Icons based on the URL: Web passwords can now automatically download a website's favicon.ico and use it as the icon for the corresponding password.
• Improved file functions: The file functions (encrypt, decrypt, and delete) have been separated from the main program and can now be installed optionally. The ability to create a single encrypted file from multiple source files has been added. In addition, integration with Windows Explorer has been improved.
• Encrypted self-extracting files: Self-extracting files are now supported, allowing users who do not have Password Depot installed to decrypt a file as well.
• Warning for expired passwords: An option has been added that allows the user to specify when they want to be warned before a password expires.
• SFTP support: Support for the secure SFTP protocol has been introduced and set as the default for FTP connections to a server.
• Global hotkey: A global hotkey for Windows (CTRL+SHIFT+P) has been introduced that brings Password Depot to the foreground when the program has been minimized or is in the system tray.
• Enhanced import function: Passwords can now also be imported from Password Depot password files (.psw).
• Custom name for the top-level group: The name of the parent group now uses the name of the password file instead of defaulting to "My Passwords".
• Custom fields in the top bar: Users can now individually define whether a custom field is available in the top bar, which significantly improves clarity.
• Improved counting function: The password counting function has been improved and now shows the total number of passwords in the file as well as in the selected group.
• Expand/hide groups: The contents of different groups can now be shown or hidden with a mouse click.
• Enhanced fill sequence: New buttons have been added to the fill sequence, so that even particularly complex pages can now be filled in automatically. In addition, the corresponding dialog is now resizable.
• More options for backups: Backups of a password file can now also be stored directly on an FTP server on the internet or on external hard drives. Users can define the time interval between two backups themselves.
• Improved print functions: The print preview now also indicates whether a password contains attachments.
• The names of custom fields are now also stored in encrypted form.

4.1.7 (released on 08/06/10)

• A bug that occurred when reading registration information from USB sticks has been fixed.
• Some minor issues and text errors have been corrected.

4.1.6 (released on 07/04/10)

• The issue introduced in Version 4.1.5 with locked files being closed under certain circumstances has been fixed.

4.1.5 (released on 25/03/10)

• Several compatibility issues under Windows 7 have been fixed.
• Various minor bugs and user interface issues have been corrected.

4.1.4 (released on 28/10/09)

• Improved compatibility with Windows 7.
• Several minor bugs have been corrected.

4.1.3 (released on 24/08/09)

• The option to override the program-wide setting for saving password history for individual passwords has been introduced.
• An option to limit the number of entries in the password history has been added.
• Horizontal and vertical scroll bars have been added to the "Notes" field.
• The issue that occurred under certain conditions when printing password groups has been fixed.
• The issue with the incorrect display of the program edition has been fixed.
• Several minor bugs and issues have been fixed.

4.1.2 (released on 13/06/09)

• Improvements to window positioning when using two monitors.
• Optimizations for faster switching to auto-complete and password suggestion mode.
• Corrections to several interface elements and strings.

4.1.1 (released on 04/06/09)

• Support for the latest features of Password Depot Server has been introduced.
• Several minor improvements.

4.1.0 (released on 03/06/09)

• Improved handling of website errors in the Add from Internet wizard.
• The incorrect replacement of command-line parameters when opening URLs has been fixed.
• Several minor issues and cosmetic bugs have been fixed.

4.0.9 (released on 12/05/09)

• Several minor bugs have been fixed.

4.0.8 (released on 20/04/09)

• The program has been fully translated into French and Spanish.
• The Explorer context menu integration now supports all operating systems, including Windows Vista 64-bit.
• The issues with the incorrect handling of HTML forms in the "Add from Internet" wizard have been fixed.
• Several minor bugs have been fixed.

4.0.7 (released on 09.04.09)

• The issue where the system startup menu only flashed briefly after switching to top bar mode under Windows Vista/XP has been fixed.
• The error message that appeared after opening a file protected with the last key file used has been corrected.
• The issue with incorrect encoding of umlauts and data fields during HTML export has been fixed.
• Several minor issues and text errors have been corrected.

4.0.6 (released on 31.03.09)

• The issue where some buttons in the top bar were disabled after activation under certain conditions has been fixed.
• The issue with incorrect activation on a U3 USB stick has been fixed.
• Several cosmetic adjustments have been made for use under Windows with higher scaling settings.
• Several issues affecting certain functions on systems using a left-handed mouse configuration have been fixed.
• Several minor improvements and cosmetic adjustments have been made.

4.0.5 (released on 09.03.09)

• The option to sort passwords freely has been added to the print dialog.
• It is now possible to specify whether password changes should be recorded in the history.
• The option to define your own password for the client in Password Depot Server 4 has been added.
• The bug that caused a duplicate password entry to be created after assigning a custom icon to the password has been fixed.
• Several minor bugs and cosmetic issues have been fixed.

4.0.4 (released on 11.02.09)

• The issue where a small empty window became visible has been fixed.
• An issue with group selection from the top bar in "Top edge of screen" mode has been fixed.

4.0.3 (released on 11.02.09)

• The issue with missing default context menus in edit fields has been fixed.
• The issue where focus was lost in a password list after auto-completion in the top bar has been fixed.
• The improved suggestion function recognizes URLs without http:// or  https://
• Several minor issues have been resolved.

4.0.2 (released on 09.02.09)

• The activation process has been changed so that users without administrator rights can now activate the program as well.
• Several minor issues and cosmetic flaws have been fixed.

4.0.1 (released on 06.02.09)

• The issue with file paths not being found in the Windows Explorer integration has been fixed.
• Several minor issues have been fixed and text corrections have been made.

Version 4 (released on 03.02.09)

• File attachments for password entries: You can now add any files to your password entries.
• Synchronization of password files: Quickly identify differences between two files
• Password history: Older versions of a password entry are stored
• Auto-run from a USB stick by creating and updating autorun.inf files
• Insert custom fields from the top bar
• Improved editor for auto-fill sequences with the ability to edit existing sequences and rearrange elements
• New <CLEAR> operator for auto-fill sequences, allowing the contents of a target field to be cleared before data is entered
• Improved editor for entering TANs, allowing multiple new entries to be added at the same time
• New option to delete source files after decryption
• Improved print command that combines a print options editor, preview and printing functions in a single dialog, making print jobs easier
• Improved program security: URLs and comments are now also encrypted in memory, and print and export functions require the master password to be entered
• Numerous new options for program startup and behavior have been added
• Improved password suggestion feature: all browsers, including Firefox, are now supported; improved detection of related URLs has been introduced.
• Improved wizard for adding web passwords, making it easier to open the target page, extract the required fields and suggest a suitable auto-fill sequence
• Many other improvements to the user interface and usability have been introduced.

3.2.3 (released on 19.06.08)

• Support for custom fields in command-line parameter strings has been added.
• The issue with the top bar freezing when speech recognition was active under Windows Vista has been fixed.
• The issue with incorrect export of line breaks in comments has been fixed.
• The issue with incorrect umlauts being displayed in print preview has been fixed.
• Numerous minor issues have been fixed.

3.2.2 (released on 31.01.08)

• Introduction of a password export wizard with improved options for exporting to .CSV files.
• Support for arrow keys (left, up, right, down) for auto-fill sequences.
• Improved compatibility with Windows Vista, especially when DEP (Data Execution Prevention) is enabled for all programs.

3.2.1 (released on 24/01/08)

• Fixed an issue where the program would minimize prematurely when certain options were combined.
• Improved the AutoFill function for slow browsers/PCs in combination with the option "Open the password URL first".

3.2.0 (released on 23/01/08)

• A new master password generator has been introduced.  It helps create passwords that are easy to remember while still being difficult to crack.
• Improved protection against brute-force attacks. The lockout period of the dialog window for opening a password file now increases with the number of incorrect attempts.
• Improved protection through automatic closing of a password file and locking of the program when the computer is inactive for n minutes, the user switches, the computer enters sleep mode, etc.
• Improved password backup functionality. Automatic backups are only created if the current password file has changed since the last backup, and the number of backups can now be defined individually.
• Fixed issues with the top bar buttons for copying to the clipboard and drag-and-drop of the user name and password for certain mouse types.
• Improved compatibility with Internet Explorer 7 on Windows Vista.
• Various minor issues have been fixed.

3.1.7 (released on 30/10/07)

• Improved support for multiple monitors in top bar mode.
• Fixed an issue on Windows Vista where it was not possible to clear the "Valid until" checkbox.

3.1.6 (released on 20/04/07)

• Corrected an incorrect message regarding the expiration of the trial period in full versions.
• New program icon for Vista.

3.1.5 (released on 09/04/07)

• The drag-and-drop function for the URL field has been reintegrated into the top bar as a new button.
• Various minor bugs have been fixed.

3.1.4 (released on 04/04/07)

• Passwords, TANs and custom fields are now also stored with additional encryption within a password file.

3.1.3 (released on 25/03/07)

• Improved compatibility with various firewall types.
• Various minor bugs and text issues have been fixed.

3.1.2

• Fixed a bug in the update manager that occurred with user accounts without administrator rights.
• Fixed a drag-and-drop issue in the top bar.

3.1.1

• Fixed a bug that caused the state of docked areas and bars not to be saved.
• Fixed the issue with the "Open URL" button (globe icon) in the top bar: the URL now opens without delay or requiring double-clicks.

3.1

• With the new "Load last used password file on startup" option, the program can now be started without specifying a password file.
• In the "New Password File" dialog box, password files can now be created not only locally, but also in other storage locations.
• The new Internet Server Manager makes it easier to manage FTP/HTTP servers.
• In the "Open Password File" dialog box, a list of the ".psw" files available on the selected FTP server is displayed.
• The import, export and print functionality has been improved: Together with the respective password files or groups, TANs can now also be optionally exported, printed and re-imported.
• The TANs assigned to specific password entries can now be exported and imported in two new formats: XML and TAN list (plain text file).
• The new <SPACE> field for fill sequences makes it possible to process complex web forms that contain checkboxes or option buttons.
• Various other optimizations and bug fixes.

3.0.2

• Password Depot is now compatible with Windows Vista.
• File management in Password Depot Server has been improved: Instead of using a copy from the cache, the user is first prompted to download the current file from the server. A new option has been added that allows the local copy of the password file to be deleted automatically as soon as the connection to the server is disconnected.
• The issue of missing Password Depot commands in the Windows Explorer context menu for certain file types has been fixed.
• Two mouse clicks are no longer required to switch to another window after launching the top bar.
• Various other minor issues have been fixed.

3.0.1

• The issue where the USB drive installation started in freeware mode on new PCs when the program was launched has been fixed.
• Correction of various minor bugs.

3

• New options for password authentication – You can now protect your password files not only with a master password, but also alternatively or additionally with an external key file (highest level of security).
• Improved protection against keystroke logging (keylogging) – All password fields include integrated protection against various forms of keystroke logging.
• Improved clipboard protection – Password Depot automatically detects active clipboard viewers and conceals its changes to the clipboard; after automatic form filling, all sensitive data is automatically deleted from the clipboard.
• Improved program protection – Various new options provide better protection for the password manager itself: When the program switches to locked mode, all sensitive data is deleted from memory. The program can automatically minimize/lock itself when the computer enters standby or hibernation mode, when the current session changes, etc.
• Virtual (on-screen) keyboard – The ultimate protection against keystroke logging: With this tool, you can enter your master password or other sensitive data without even touching the keyboard; Password Depot does not simulate keyboard events, but uses an internal buffer, making hardware- or software-based interception impossible.
• More security for password files – Several improvements ensure optimal integrity and security of the password files (encryption of metadata, checksums, etc.).
• Support for numbered (indexed) TANs – More and more banks are introducing indexed TANs; with Password Depot 3, you can use them for online banking.
• New thumbnails (cards) – All passwords and groups are displayed as small 'cards' containing all relevant data. This gives you an excellent overview of all passwords within a group.
• Theme support – This new feature allows you to choose one of several built-in themes (skins) for the program's main window.
• Improved icon support – Custom icons can now represent not only groups, but also passwords; the program includes a wide range of built-in 'standard icons' and a user-friendly interface for organizing and loading custom icons in various graphic file formats (ICO, BMP, GIF and JPEG).
• Improved user interface – Various additional changes result in an improved user interface with a modern look and greater ease of use.
• Password policies – You can define policies that all new or modified passwords must meet (minimum length, types of characters to be used, etc.).
• Import wizard – This utility simplifies the import of passwords from external XML or CSV files and enables imports from CSV files created by other password managers using configurable options (delimiter, text qualifier, etc.).
• Enhanced search function – The dialog for searching passwords has been redesigned and expanded with advanced options. You can now use input masks with wildcards when searching for passwords and limit the search to a specific group or modification period; the top bar can optionally include a combo box for search, giving you easy access either to a dialog with advanced password search options or to a simplified quick search via a drop-down list.
• Category support - Passwords now include a new 'Category' field that makes it easier to organize and search passwords.
• Multiple methods for AutoFill – One of three different methods can now be used to automatically enter password data into forms. – Two of these methods use the clipboard, and one uses keyboard simulation; the first two methods are suitable for most web forms and Windows applications, but the third method may be indispensable for certain inputs when clipboard access is blocked.
• Automatic notification of available updates (see Options -> General)
• New option for transferring configuration data to the USB stick (see Tools -> Installation Wizard)
• Automatic detection of the Maxthon web browser
• New program options for clipboard monitoring (see Options/Clipboard)
• New option for a list of trusted programs
• Passwords can now be assigned a preferred browser.
• Many additional minor improvements to the user interface and functionality

2.6.1

• The "Groups" and "Details" panels have been improved. The program now remembers their position and size. In addition, these panels can be linked together (docked).
• In the "Change Master Password" dialog, the hint for the master password can now also be changed.
• Added a new option for printing custom fields.
• Corrected incorrect program messages displayed when attempting to write to write-protected USB sticks.
• Improved column sorting of items in the main window.
• Automatic detection of the FlashPeak SlimBrowser.
• Improved support for moving columns in the main window.
• Fixed a bug that caused program settings to be reset after running the Activation Wizard.
• Fixed a bug that displayed incorrect custom images for folders.
• Removed the 20-item limit in auto-complete sequences.
• Program settings are now stored in a dedicated system directory instead of My Documents.
• Fixed various minor bugs.

2.6.0

• The taskbar icon is now automatically restored after a crash or restart of Windows Explorer.
• Improved protection against revealing hidden text through special tools and/or malware.
• Fixed a bug that occurred during USB stick installation under Windows 98/Me.
• Proxy settings are now available in the "Options" dialog box.
• Fixed a bug that failed to prompt users to save after downloading new updates via the Update Manager, despite unsaved changes in the password file.
• Fixed a bug that occurred while uploading a .psw file with simultaneous automatic program minimization.
• Fixed various minor bugs.

2.5.4

• New option to show/hide expired passwords.
• New option "Show warning for expired passwords".
• Fixed a bug that changed the mouse pointer shape when using auto-complete.
• Fixed a bug that disabled some buttons after using the search function in the top bar.
• Improved password analysis.
• Fixed a bug related to incorrect proxy settings in the Update Manager.
• Fixed various minor bugs.

2.5.3

• New functions for importing/exporting TANs.
• Improved auto-complete: execution is now faster, and passwords with special characters are now also supported.
• Fixed a bug that could not find Internet Explorer under Windows 2000 SP4.
• New option to show/hide expired passwords.
• New option "Show warning for expired passwords".
• Fixed a bug that changed the mouse pointer when using auto-complete.
• Fixed a bug that disabled some buttons after using the search function in the top bar.
• Improved the sort function in the main window and in the top bar.
• Fixed a bug in the top bar after changing the screen resolution.
• Fixed various minor bugs.

2.5.2

• Fixed various minor bugs.

2.5.1

• Further improved the Windows Explorer context menu for ease of use: warning messages before overwriting existing files, plus double-click support for encrypted files (*.pwde).
• Technically refined password analysis.
• Improved Update Manager with a redesigned interface.
• Fixed an issue where the last settings in the password generator were not being saved.

2.5

• Drag-and-drop and AutoComplete now also supported for Firefox, Netscape, and Opera.
• Improved and configurable top bar.
• Extended the Windows Explorer context menu with the commands: Encrypt, Decrypt, Securely Delete.
• Automatic locking when the PC is idle.
• Improved password analysis.
• Custom "primary browser" and "secondary browser".
• Improved password generator.
• Maximum password length increased to 256 characters.
• Support for JPEG and GIF formats for group icons.

2.1

• Password files can now be exported and imported in XML format.
• Export the entire password file or a selected group.
• Import passwords into the "My Passwords" group or any other group.
• Improved print function: choose whether to print the entire password file or only a specific group.
• Sorting of groups.
• Fixed an issue where program options were not saved after restarting Windows.
• Fixed the "Invalid argument for encoding time" error that occurred when the file 'pwdepot.ini' was edited manually.
• Additional minor improvements.

2.0.8

• Fixed the "Invalid Index" error after switching out of top bar mode.

2.0.7

• Fixed an issue where the system cursor was not restored when the option "Go to the password URL first" was selected for AutoComplete.
• Improved dialog for adding/editing passwords.
• Fixed an issue where the position and size of the main window and top bar were not being saved.
• Corrected minor text errors in notices and dialog boxes.

2.0.6

• Improved top bar: top bar buttons can now be shown or hidden as needed.
• New dialog displayed if an error occurs while saving the file.
• Fixed an issue when minimizing from the top bar while the option "Always lock when minimizing" was selected.
• Improved support for custom fields.
• Program optimized for better use on USB drives.

2.0.3

• The size of the "Group" drop-down field in the top bar can now be adjusted as needed.
• Multi-monitor support: the top bar can now be displayed on all monitors.
• New option to automatically lock Password Depot when minimized.

2.0.1

• Fixed the error that occurred on restart when Password Depot was minimized and the "Minimize when clicking Close" option was selected.
• Fixed the error caused by right-clicking in AutoFill mode.
• Fixed the error that occurred when a user had multiple connections to the Password Depot Server.

2

• Server module: Use Password Depot 2 with multiple users simultaneously on your local network!
• Password files on the Internet: Optionally store your encrypted password files on the Internet. This gives you access to your passwords at any time, no matter where you are!
• USB drive support: Store Password Depot and your passwords on your USB drive. That way, you always have your passwords with you.
• Custom fields: Create as many custom fields in the database as you need. This allows you to tailor Password Depot to your specific requirements!
• Detection of matching passwords: The program automatically detects which password belongs to a website and automatically preselects it!
• New wizards: Use the wizards to add Internet passwords. Or use the wizards to install Password Depot on a USB drive.
• Best possible encryption of your data with Rijndael 256! Your password file is now protected twice over: first by the master password you use, and second by an internal key.
• Password quality check: Have the quality and security of your passwords checked! New and intelligent algorithms analyze the passwords you use and warn you about "weak" passwords.
• Encrypt external files with Password Depot to make confidential documents inaccessible to third parties!
• Variables in URLs: Power users can use variables in URLs to achieve maximum customization for their own requirements. This makes it possible to automate special cases as well.
• Support for TANs: Especially for customers who use Password Depot for online banking, we have added support for TANs!
• New program options: Thanks to numerous new program options, the new Password Depot can now be configured entirely to your individual needs!
• Countless detailed improvements and new features: Thanks to feedback from more than 100,000 users, additional detailed improvements have been incorporated into the program.

1.7.2

• The program now starts in the mode it was in when it was last closed.
• Fixed the issue where the "Passwords" directory structure was displayed without content after changing the language
• The "{" character can now be used in passwords and usernames without any issues
• Disabled actions in the freeware version are now translated
• Fixed the issue when displaying the "Show passwords only" option

1.7.1.2

• The Notes field can now contain more than 255 characters, and commas and semicolons can be used.
• Fixed the issue that caused some functions to remain disabled after using AutoComplete.
• Cyrillic characters can now be used for passwords or groups.
• Improved sort order in password files: sorting is no longer affected by uppercase and lowercase letters.
• Even better and more noticeable warnings when a password is about to expire.
• Fixed the issue that caused some actions to be unavailable after the program was launched for the first time
• Further optimizations.

1.7.1.1

• Fixed several translation issues in the English version.

1.7.1.0

• New feature: Duplicate passwords.
• New option: Open a new browser window.
• New feature: Copy and paste passwords from the clipboard.
• New feature: Move groups.
• Fixed missing translations for English keyboard shortcuts.
• Fixed an issue that changed the mouse pointer when using AutoComplete.
• Fixed the issue in the installation script.
• Further optimizations.

1.7.0.2

• Fixed the incomplete country list in the activation wizard.

1.7.0.1

• Fixed the issue in the installation script.
• Fixed the issue that occurred when special characters were used in the username and password fields.
• Fixed the "Cannot change Visible in OnShow or OnHide" error that occurred after startup when "Tip of the Day" was enabled.
• Fixed the "Disabled window cannot receive focus" error.
• Fixed the "Proxy IP and port cannot be entered in the proxy settings" error.

1.7

• The Professional Version can now be activated directly when the program is started for the first time.
• Fixed the "Proxy settings cannot be entered" error.
• Fixed the "Special characters in the user name or password field" error, which in certain cases prevented AutoFill.
• Fixed the "Links to support pages incorrect" error that occurred in the About dialog.

1.6.0.12

• Simplified software registration and activation with a new wizard.
• Fixed the "Disabled or invisible window cannot receive focus" error that occurred in certain cases.
• Fixed the "File not found" error that occurred in certain cases.

1.6

• The program can optionally minimize itself automatically after a configurable period of inactivity and also lock itself to prevent unauthorized access to passwords if the workstation is left unattended while the program is open and unlocked.
• When the program is started for the first time, the dialog for creating a new password file is displayed automatically if no password file was used in previous versions.
• Failed login attempts are logged and displayed after the next successful login.
• When entering a URL, any existing session IDs can optionally be removed automatically.
• If the Go to URL option is enabled but no URL has been entered, double-clicking a password opens the dialog for changing the password.
• You can switch back from top bar mode to normal mode using the Ctrl+T keyboard shortcut.
• In the freeware version, only the password file "Password Depot.psw" specified by the program can be used, with a maximum of 20 passwords. In the full version, you can use any number of password files with any number of passwords.
• The dialog The last password file used could not be found is now also displayed correctly with system fonts larger than 96 dpi.
• Numerous additional optimizations and various improvements.

1.5

• Improved top bar: the Group drop-down field now optionally offers a clear display with a hierarchical structure (setting under Options/Top Bar/Group field style).
• Revised installation script.
• Improved update manager.
• In the main window, the width of the group pane and the column widths of the password window are now also saved and restored the next time the program is started.
• Tip of the Day (enable/disable under Options/General/Program startup).
• New keyboard shortcuts for frequently used commands.
• The minute setting for clearing the password from the clipboard (Options/Clipboard) now also allows a value of less than 1.
• New Tools menu option.
• Numerous program optimizations, bug fixes, and new program options.

1.2.1

• New option for setting the top bar position.
• Fixed the error that prevented other applications from receiving focus when the top bar was minimized.

1.2

• The application includes a revised help system in HTML format.
• The French translation has been revised.

1.1

• The application can be fully minimized (system tray support).
• Launching and auto-completing Windows applications with Password Depot.
• Sorting of groups.
• Password Depot files (.psw) are registered in Windows, so double-clicking a .psw file in Windows Explorer opens it in Password Depot.
• New option that lets you open the URL in the browser first by clicking the auto-complete icon.
• After three incorrect entries of the master password, input is blocked for 10 seconds. This further increases the security of your data.
• Customizable display of the password list (columns can be selected/deselected).
• Direct import of an existing password file after installation or when starting the program for the first time.
• Color-customizable top bar.
• Numerous additional optimizations and various improvements.