Lenovo Think Vantage Password Manager

Has anyone managed to use Think Vantage Password Manager and Firefox 3.6? I have downloaded the patch ff36patch.exe from Lenovo, but no apparent difference.

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Can I remove Think Vantage Password Manager

I am thinking of removing CSS from my laptop, will it cause problems with the running of the system?
I would really appreciate some help on this as I still cannot get add-ons to work in FF.
Hope someone can help.
Euphrosene
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You can remove only if you have a root login.
But you can change it:
To reset an account password from the login window:
1 - Enter the three incorrect passwords and then a pop-up menu will appear. This pop-up menu may display a password hint if one is set;
2 - If you wish to reset the user's password using a master password: click the arrow-in-a-circle icon next to master password. Next, enter the master password once, followed by the user's new password twice, and optionally a new password hint;
3 - If you wish to reset the user's password using a apple ID: click the arrow-in-a-circle icon next to Apple ID. Next, enter an appropriate Apple ID with password, and then click the Reset password button. After the system authenticates the Apple ID, you can enter a new password twice and optionally a new password hint.
Once you have entered the appropriate password information, click the reset password button to log the user into her existing account.

Do any versions of FF support the use of Lenovo's ThinkVantage Password Manager s/w and fingerprint scanner?

Lenovo Edge 15" laptop running Windows 7 (64 bit) and using Thinkvantage Password Manager Ver 3.20.0330 and TouchStrip Fingerprint Sensor (UPEK).
The password manager is to set to restrict logins to websites to fingerprint but when logging into websites I am not given the option to use the fingerprint reader -(the login info stored in the P/W manager is entered and login takes place). I have seen elsewhere that FF 3.6 has problems supporting this combination and wonder if any earlier versions of FF would be suitable or if FF 4 is likely to support it.
Any help would be appreciated

Kent1968
I would recommend, if you have it set, to go to a restore point before you uninstalled the password manager version that did not give you a problem and not use the new version until this bug is resolved.
If the fingerprint light is not showing up, then it is probably not limited to you and I hope Lenovo checks it out.
Too bad the newer version seems to load slowly - I will check it out as well.
jEdgar

Client Security - Password Manager reinstalling

Hello all,
       For an unknown reason, I have been experiencing this problem over and over. Whenever I restart my computer and open a new explorer window, windows installer pops up with CSS trying to install the password manager. No matter how many times i let it install, it occurs every time. In addition, I keep receiving the 3 Chrome Registration Failed messages when starting firefox because the program continues to try and install the Think Vantage password manager, even when I try to cancle it. Appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Geoff

I experienced the same issue with IE 7 on Vista Ultimate SP1 after installing the packages referred to in Microsoft KB950124 and KB950125.
The following procedure worked for me:
1.       Run IE7 as Administrator.
2.       After completion of the CSS-Password Manager installation, restart the PC.
Hope this will help.
Giovanni

Lenovo Password manager W7, XP - is not storing passwords in popup authentization

Hi, I have problem with Lenovo Password manager. In our company we have a lot of pages with popup authentization like this: http://terminal.sws.cz/default.asp?cls=login
Lenovo password manager is not recognizing this type of login. Is there some way, how to fix this? It is the same with type and transfer tool and we don't want to use some other software.
I hope somebody of you can help us. Thx, David.
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W520 - Lenovo Password Manager - Can .CSV or .DAT files be imported from other Password Managers?

The title says it all!
Currently using Norton Identity Safe's standalone password manager, but would like to start using Lenovo's instead. Attempted to import .DAT and/or .CSV files from Norton, but no option for these file types appeared in Lenovo's Password Manager.
If not an option to import directly, is it possible to add one of the files to the location Lenovo stores the password manger entries?
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Hello,
No you can't import .CSV or .DAT files into Password Manager. It uses a .PWM file format, and uses a 256-bit key Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) with Microsoft CryptoAPI. You can export your info to be used in another machine with the Thinkvantage Password Manager installed, but not from another password manager.
More info here:
Password Manager 4 Deployment Guide
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Lenovo x1 carbon 20A8 series finger print scanner password manager

hi ,
we just purchased one Lenove X1, But we have problem with limitation of finger scanner application its support only in windows login and internet explorer. not working in other application like Excel, SAP GUI Log on.
so i want to know any application are available for this model thats solve this issue.we show in other LAPTOPs like HP,sony that client security application far good compare to lenove,
Any one know this kind of password manager that support finger scanner like Digital persona software (but its not work in X1) , kindly suggest best application.

Good day and welcome to the community.
I haven't used it, myself, but you might want to explore whether ThinVantage Password Manager would work for you.
http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-x-series-laptops/thinkpad-x1-...
Hope this helps.
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Can one uninstall the Lenovo Password Manager?

I do not want to use the preinstalled Lenovo Password Manager! I am using a different tool which also allows me to sync my passwords across multiple machines to memorize my passwords and so I don't intend to use the Lenovo password manager. But it keeps popping up as soon as I enter some login credentials on some webpage. And it keeps reappearing among the task bar icons after each reboot until I explicitly kill it.
I didn't find a coresponding entry neither under Control Panel => Programs and Features nor in the msconfig => Startup section. So, where/how is this beast started? And how can I silence and/or disable this thingy?
Michael
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password manager is in the client security solution open that and you can disable it or uninstall CSS
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T61p - Please wait while Windows configures Client Security Password - Manager

My T61p system is fully updated, however I continue to get "Please with while windows configures Client Security Password - Manager." and then the computer trys to install
css_manager_vista_tpm.exe
over and over again.
What is the problem here and how can I solve?
How can I contact Lenovo-Thinkpad to assist?
The problem has reoccured even after I did a system restore to an earlier date.
It seems to initiate when I first boot up and then open up "Pictures"
Please help.
Thanks

Well, I take everything back. After removing all password entries and re-installing/rebooting, it worked for a while. But now it is doing it all over again. I tried to call techincal support, but they then said I would have to pay for software support and they only support hardware, and to re-install the OS. Great, jeez, I couldn't have tried that myself, and that is so simple and takes no time at all (detecing sarcasm yet?)
I do a lot of work for large corporations that are watching the IBM=>Lenovo takeover very closely to see if they are going to drop Thinkpads altogether and go with another laptop vendor. This type of weak support does not bode well. The person I was on the phone with was rude, hard to understand, and even told me there was no place to escalate the call to.
There is no replacement for customer support. It is sad to see no Lenovo involvement in this forum, and don't make the mistake of thinking this is an isolated problem at this time. It is growing.
Though Thinkpads are great Laptops, Toshiba used to have the market, but their support or should I say lack of it led to their downfall and position of leadership loss.
It will be no different if Lenovo continues to act like a machine churner.

Restore Password Manager .pwd File from Backup Image after HDD crash

Hi
After a HDD crash i try to recover my Password Manager pwd File from a Backup Image. In the Image the file is located in "C:\Dokumente und Einstellungen\XXX\Anwendungsdaten\Lenovo\Client Security Solution"
But if i try to import it the PW-Manager asks for a Password. But no PW works. Not the Windows PW (same as before) or not the Sec-Chip PW works. I tryed to copy the pwd File into the same folder but it´s not recordniced from the PW Manager.
Can somebody help me please to get my Passwords back?
thanks
Coolskin

Hi,
that saved passwords were stored also in TPM chip, so if Password maanger can not find them there , what is obvious, then I dont think, that this will work.
However it would be a test to install CSS withtou TPM recognision. Uninstall CSS and install CSS with EMULATIONMODE =1, this will install CSS in software emulation mode and do not need to contact with hardware TPM.
To be honest I never tried this scenario, but in if I would be in your situation, then I would test it just to see.
However I don't give it a big chance, that this will work.
Sorry for bad news
Rgrds

Newbie needs help comprehending CSS Password Manager functions

Hello All:
I own a TP W500 4062-27U running Windows 7 Ultimate. The computer is trouble-free.
I am seeking a solution to the following need: An application that will securely remember my passwords for various websites, etc. and enable me to log in using the fingerprint reader or similar.
I am aware that Lenovo provides both Fingerprint Reader software and Client Security Solution software, but I don't know whether or not either one (or both) of these applications will provide the functionality I am seeking. I have spent a fair bit of time looking around the Lenovo website, but cannot find a document that describes (in a general, overview manner) the functionality that CSS provides.
I don't need to log into VPNs, or company networks, or anything really fancy like that - I just need something that will enable me to log into about 20 different websites, using a different password for each website. Right now, I'm generally using the same password for every website (that way, I can remember what it is), and as I think you will agree, that is probably not a very good practice so far as security is concerned.
If anyone could point me towards a document that explains how I can get CSS to do what I want it to do, I would be very grateful. If CSS does not have the functionality I am seeking, I would very much appreciate a recommendation of software - possibly non-Lenovo - that does provide the functionality I am seeking.
Thanks very much for your assistance.
Michael

Hi PanEuropean2,
Welcome to Lenovo Forum!
In regard to your question, Client Security Solution (CSS) should be the right fit for you.
I have a T410 with Win 7, and have several passwords to remember which is really killing me. However, by using CSS, Fingerprint software and Password Manager, I need to enter all the passwords only once when access a website or a tool, and let it saved in CSS.
The next time i turn on the machine and open up a website which needs user ID and password, I just need to swipe the fingerprint that I've enrolled, then viola!
Just take note that after the first swipe of fingerprint, tools or website that are to be accessed later will automatically show the password in the box directly without having to swipe fingerprint again. You just need to click to log in. I"m not sure if this is the experience you're looking for, however, no harm to give it a try.
Here's the user guide for CSS. It has
Client Security Solution components
Client Security Solution installation considerations
Client Security Solution features
Hope this helps
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Thinkvantage CSS Password Manager Import Problem

Good morning,
I have run into a bit of a problem.
Backstory: About a month ago my HD crashed on my T61, and since I was thinking about upgrading to Win7 Professional from XP Pro SP3, it seemed like the perfect time since I had to do a clean install anyway. Just before the crash I backed up everything on the HD to a backup drive including the previous version of CSS and password manager.
Present Day: I have managed to upgrade to Win7 Pro, reinstall all of the applications, documents, etc, and install the latest version of CSS that works with Win7 Pro 64bit. Everything is working fine including Password Manager.
I have found the .PWM file on the backup drive and attempted to import it to the new version of PWM. It keeps asking for a password. I have tried every password (including system password) to no avail.
Can someone assist me in finding a work around or a way to import this file? There are too many entries in this file that cannot be re-created from memory.
Thank you in advance.

Thanks for the suggestion. There is one thing I need to clarify: I did not export the backup from the older version CSS Password Manager (8.30.0045) but was trying to use the .pwm file from its data folder in my backup archives. I tried what you suggested, re-installed the older version (the oldest I could find from Lenovo website, CSS 8.30....), then there were two options I was facing: import the *.pwm file from the back (even though it was not originally exported), I was asked import password, for which I tried every possible one I've used before but none worked. Then I directly put the *.pwm file into the same path location %user%\AppData\Roaming\Lenovo\Client Security Solution and hoped the older version will be able to pick it up upon opening. No, it did not. Even more strange things, it asked for my password and then disappeared without giving either the password manager GUI or any error.
Then I did what you said to clear the TPM in the BIOS and got no luck of anything different.
Any other advice is highly appreciated!

W7 64 BIT Password Manager not working

Using CSS 8.3. Can use fingerprint to log into W7. But the Password Manager feature will no longer work.
Known issue?
I'm also dual booting with Vista 32 bit. In Vista it works fine. Could the problem be one BIOS chip since its hardware connected (I think) but 2 OS'?

Same problem here. I just recieved mine (Win 7 pro 64 bit, X201 Multitouch) last week and password manager not working at all in ANY web browser. It recorded my .net password just fine, but i can't get it to work in IE8. Who pays this kind of money for something that doesnt work?
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T61 will not activate Security Chip to run Password Manager

I have a T61 running XP SP3. My PC is just out of warrenty so I can't contact them about support. I recently had a problem with my battery and it basically took down my intire computer and it wouldn't boot. So I have a slightly newer T61 in my office I put my hard drive into it and booted to use until I could get mine back to working. All was well till I switched back to my original PC and it started saying that my Security Chip needed to be activated in order to you the security features on the PC. When I clicked to activated it it said it needed to reboot....so after reboot, it came back up again. I have tried this many many times and can't get it to activate. I have tried making the chip all 3 possible states (Active, Inactive and Disabled) and nothing seems to work. I also tried clearing the chip per some instructions I found on forums. This didn't work. The last thing I tried was to restore to factory install using the Lenovo factory restore. This all went well, but as soon as everything got installed I started getting the Active Security Chip message after boot.
I don't really care about anything the chip does except the Password management feature. I have never used the other features mentoned about locking bios and the harddrive. Today I tried telling the Message to not display the message again. It doesn't come up now when I reboot, but neither does the PW manager. Also I can't get the message or security center to come back up when I launch it from the Lenovo Panel.
I have seen several posts simillar to this, but they all recommended things I have tried, or didn't have responses.
I am game to try almost anything at this point????
Any help at all will be much appreaciated
Thanks in advanced

Hi Ray,
Welcome to the Lenovo forum
I would hazard a guess that Client Security Solution was installed while your security chip was active, and is expecting to use it. And since it appears that your system is having some problem with its security chip, Client Secuity Solution doesn't work right.
Client Security Solution (CSS) does not require the security chip in order to operate. It's been awhile since I used it, but if you start the CSS main interface, I think there is a configuration option to tell it to use the security chip or not. If you can find that configuration option, try telling CSS to NOT use the security chip, and then reboot, press F1, and disable the security chip in BIOS setup.
If the above doesn't fix your problem (or if I'm mis-remembering about being able to change the CSS security chip option after it's installed), you could try removing CSS and then re-installing CSS after you've disabled the security chip in BIOS setup.
There may be a better / easier solution... you might want to wait a bit to see if someone with more CSS experience has better ideas.
Good luck!
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THKVage Password Manager - Bad Security settings

Hi everyone. Please excuse my English, as it is not my native language.
I'm having trouble with the settings of the ThinkVantage Password Manager (PwdMgr).
Here is my problem:
I am using PwdMgr as a password vault. If, when I first launch it after a boot, it asks me either to swipe my finger or to enter the single sign-on password, it won't ask again while I don't reboot.
For obvious reasons, I would like to have PwdMgr ask for authentication every time I launch it.
How can I do that?
I've been through (I think) every settings available in the ThinkVantage software package, but I couldn't find anything helpful.
Thank you for your help.
Here is some information about my machine:
- Lenovo W510
- Win7 Professional
- ThinkVantage Password Manager 3 v3.20.0311.00
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Hi and welcome to the forum,
in case you want to see every time the fingerprint swipe request by opening of the Password manager, then you should do following:
- open Client Security Solution (Start->Programs->ThinkVantage->Client Security Solution)
- in the CSS GUI go to Advanced->Manage Security policies
- now you will see a new window and in this window on the left site on the bottom you should see:
"Open Password Manager"
- select this option and now on the righ site make sure, that you select the "Use a custom security for this user action" and then click the button below it "Edit Custom Policy"
- now you will see another window and make sure, that in the "Protection frequency:" you select "Always"
- confirm all changes and you should be good to go
Unfortunately I cannot tell you the description in Japan language But this should help you out, as I'm also using Client Security Solution with Single-Sign-on and I use it the same way as you want to.
Please note, that I'm using the latest version of all the software.
Pelase let me know, if the above will help you out.
If not, please let me know the version of the apps and drivers, that you are using and also the system.
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