Rohos Logon Key is a two-factor authentication (logon) solution. It converts any USB drive into a security token for your computer and allows to access Windows in a secure way by USB token, replacing the Windows login. This kind of program is also called password replacement solution.

What is Windows Logon model?

Rohos integrates into any Windows logon configuration using one of the following Logon models. The models each are sets of Rohos settings and tools that are used in order to provide password replacement solution in a particular case. For a list of models see features.

How does Rohos Logon Key work?

Rohos Logon Key replaces regular password based logon by USB flash drive (or other removable USB media). The user connects his hardware key to the computer and he/she is logged into Windows without having to type in his/her username or password.

It's just like carrying a key for your house. Imagine that the USB Key is a key to your house, and the computer is your house. In order to get in you have to use the key, otherwise no one can get in unless they forcefully break in.

It's better for security:

1. With USB Key you can use a stronger Windows password
2. Rohos automatically locks your Windows when you steps away (just un-plug the Key)
3. The authentication is fully automatic and fast
4. Your Windows password will not be revealed by a spyware or key loggers software if any
   
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How does the program use my USB flash drive?

Rohos can configure your USB flash drive to store information about your credentials, which contain not the password but only the data about the password. Rohos needs these data (installed on your PC) to identify you as the owner of the particular user account.

In case of loss or theft of the USB Key, a bad guy won't be able to get your password. It is securely stored on the USB Key which is only configured for your PC. The simple duplication of the USB flash drive will not make it as a login key to your PC.

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It looks cool... but what will happen if an owner loses the key... is there any way to login to Windows again?

To prevent such situation you can use Emergency Logon function.

In case of loss or theft of the USB Key a bad guy won't be able to get your password. It is securely stored on the USB flash drive which is only configured for your PC. The simple duplication of the USB drive will not make it as a login key.

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Does Rohos Logon Key support domains & Active Directory, Windows Vista?

Yes, network environments are supported. Rohos supports Windows Domain (Active Directory), Remote desktop and Novell Netware joined workstation with Windows and Novell Client.

You also can use Rohos Logon Key for Windows Vista.

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Can I use one USB flash drive to login into multiple PC's?

Yes, you can. You can configure your USB Key for login into any Workstation where Rohos Logon Key is installed. You need to buy Business license.

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I did not receive the registration code.

It may seldom happen. The automatic registration is a complex process of the incorporating activities of the distributor, web communication and proper functioning of our servers. What is done can be characterized as "best effort" and it works in the majority of cases. A frequent cause of the failure is that some users, most commonly Hotmail users, have their spam settings too tight which causes our notification mail to be discarded. What to do in such case:

One of the frequently asked questions from our users:

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Does Rohos Logon Key work in Windows Vista x64?

The program Rohos Logon Key works in Windows 2003/XP/Vista/2008 x64 without any limitations. But on the 64-bit platform only two logon models are supported:

Note: Now the program Rohos Disk works in Windows Vista x64 OS.

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