Microsoft tries to corner the password manager market with Win8

I actually don't usually mind these efforts by MS to come up with well-running utility programs that obsolete or bankrupt their competitors (as long as they don't exclude someone from using something else). So, yeah, I use MS Security Essentials on my home machine, rather than someone else's competing-free or pay solution. On the other hand, I usually pick up a more robust text editor than Notepad (but am glad that Notepad is there). And I wouldn't be caught dead relying on IE for my own browser.

That said, as a dedicated LastPass user, I'll be curious too see how this new Win8 password manager actually works out. It's going to be hard for LastPass (et al.) to survive unless MS really stumbles on this (limiting machines to sync to, poor security, poor functionality).

On the other hand, I have no great desire to rely on MS for my ultimate password security — I mean, really? Using my Windows Live password as my master password? That sounds like something that would draw plenty of attacks (and get you sucked more into Microsoft's orbit, to boot). #ddtb

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Windows 8's new password managed should be helpful…

…if you can get people to actually use it. I make use of LastPass right now for my password management needs, but if this solution from Microsoft is any good I may just switch. #seb

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Windows 8 Is Going to Have Some Super Sweet Password Management Features [Windows 8]
Services like 1Password and LastPass are life changers, you sign in with one master password and the app logs you into everything. No need to remember how many symbols and alphanumeric codes you've used. No need to remember 312 different passwords. Well, Windows 8 is going to have the same awesome password management built in.
With Windows 8, all you need to remember is your Live password and Microsoft will handle the rest. Microsoft explains how the password management feature works:

When y…