pwArch

pwArch is a small-sized and simple-to-use software application that allows you to keep a collection of passwords for various websites, as well as to generate random, secure ones. It does not come equipped with complicated options or configuration settings, making it accessible to all types of users.

Installation is not necessary. You can save the utility to a pen drive or other removable storage unit and directly run it on any computer with minimum effort. More importantly, it does not create new entries in the Windows registry or Start menu, leaving no traces behind after its removal.

The GUI is made from a small window with a plain structure, where you can add new entries to the list by specifying the website name or description, URL, user name and password, along with any notes.

It is possible to create as many entries as needed, save the list to file and open it at a later time, set an archive password, edit or remove entries from the list, as well as generate a random password and specify its length as well as type of characters to include between uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbols. There are no other notable options available here.

As expected, the app has minimal impact on computer performance, running on low CPU and RAM. It is very responsive to commands and works well, without triggering the operating system to hang, crash or pop up error dialogs. We have not come across any issues in our evaluation. On the other hand, the interface needs a completely new design, and its features are not that advanced. Nevertheless, pwArch does its job well and can be seamlessly handled by anyone.