This sounds like the best solution - didn't occur to me! Since Excel has password protection, I could use that feature as well... > If you're like me and don't have to worry about encryption, make up a > spreadsheet to store your serial #s, passwords and other data so you > can > reinstall them if you need to. Plus you can print it out and have a > copy at > hand by the computer. > > I have columns for application name, version, password, serial, > name/email, > and other notes. I keep a copy in my desk drawer and another with my > install > CD collection.