Rohos Logon Key converts any USB flash drive into a security token for your computer and allows to access Windows Vista in a secure way by USB token, replacing the Windows login.

Why to use USB stick to access Windows Vista?

• You don’t need to remember and type your Windows password (but your system is password protected.)
• You can use HUGE secure passwords that comply with the “security-enhancing” principles.
• Enjoy fast and automatic login into Windows. Users can be automatically logged into Windows as they insert the device into the USB port, without  need to type a password.
• Automatic Windows lock-out when user unplugs USB stick from computer.
• Higher security through PIN code for USB stick - to stop anyone else logging in with it. Learn more on how two-factor authentication works in Rohos Logon.
  This option allows you to avoid re-inserting USB-stick in “sign-in - lock - unlock” use case. Just press Win+L to lock , then click on USB icon on the welcome-screen to unlock - enter PIN and you are in.
• Protected Remote Desktop login, Require a credential dialog.

How user authentication works

Rohos Logon Key adds USB key login button to the Windows Vista logon screen.

1. The user plugs in his USB flash drive to computer and then is prompted for a PIN code (if it has been set). If an invalid PIN is entered more than 3 times, the USB drive is blocked, thus the USB Key login is not further possible.

2. After successfully entering the correct PIN the user is logged into computer (or Active Directory) and has access to his Windows user account without having to type in username or password.

3. Whenever the users temporarily leaves the computer, they can temporarily lock the computer by simply disconnecting the USB flash drive. Also Rohos  Logon Key can be configured to log off or activate screensaver upon unplugging USB Key

Rohos Logon Key is computer security software that is specifically designed to strengthen the security of the Windows Vista logon process and keep intruders out. Rohos Logon Key protects your personal information and data with a Two-Factor Authentication technology by using USB flash drives and PIN code entry.

Disabling manually password entry

Rohos Logon Key has a special feature that hides all user icons from the logon screen and allows to use only USB Key based login.

Emergency Logon

The program has Emergency Logon feature that helps you to log into Windows Vista in case you lost USB key or forgot PIN code

Rohos Credential Provider

Rohos Credential Provider is a special component for Windows Vista, which implements hardware based user authentication scenario. Users see this component in the form of an user icon on the Windows logon screen.
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