Password Generator Software

This Password Generator Software is designed to provide secure and customizable password generation with additional features for password strength checking and guideline adherence. It ensures users can create passwords that meet specific criteria for security and usability.

Features

• Password Guidelines: Understand rules for secure password creation.
• Password Strength Checker: Evaluate the strength of your password to ensure it meets security standards.
• Custom Password Generator: Generate passwords by specifying:
  • Total length.
  • Number of uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • Number of numeric and special characters.
• Executable File: Run the software directly using the provided .exe file.

Technologies Used

• Java Swing: For creating the graphical user interface (GUI) of the application.
• Java AWT: Utilized for additional GUI components.
• File Handling in Java: To manage password storage, guideline reading, and other data operations.

Impact

• Enhanced Security: Helps users create secure passwords with tailored guidelines.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive interface for all users.
• Customizable Options: Flexibility to create passwords based on user-defined requirements.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   • Clone the repository to your D: drive to ensure correct file path functionality.
   • If the repository is not cloned to the D: drive, adjust file paths in the source code accordingly.

2. Java Requirements:

   • Install the Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on your system.
   • Ensure that java commands are accessible via your system's PATH.

How to Run the Application

1. Clone the Repository:

   • Open a terminal or command prompt.
   • Navigate to your D: drive:

     cd D:\

   • Clone the repository using:

     git clone https://github.com/atharvarajsinha/PasswordGenerator.git

2. Adjust File Locations (if necessary):

   • If cloned to a different directory, open the source code files.
   • Update the file paths in the code to reflect your repository's actual location.

3. Run the Application:

   • Locate the Password Generator.exe file in the repository.
   • Create a shortcut to the .exe file for convenience.
   • Run the application by double-clicking the shortcut or using the command prompt:

     cd D:\PasswordGenerator
     Password Generator.exe

By following these steps, you can use the Password Generator Software to create secure passwords, check their strength, and adhere to best practices for password management.

Repository Structure

PasswordGenerator/
├── Icons/               # Icon resources for the application
├── etc/                 # Additional configuration or supporting files
├── files/               # Core files or other supporting data
├── Password Generator.exe  # Executable file to run the software

Contact

Developed by Atharva Raj Sinha. For queries, feel free to reach out:

• GitHub: Atharva Raj Sinha