Storing and retriving a single username and password

[CodedFire]

Hi guys,

Im in the proccess of making a small application. It will have only one username and password. Which would be the best way to store these values. I want the user to be able to change these values so hard coding is a no no!

Thanks

[RhinoBull]

Any reasons to have logins for a single user app?

[CodedFire]

The app stores cd keys for registration of programs, i just want to give a bit of extra security.

[Hack]

I always recommend the user of a database as it is far easier to deal with and manipulate that other forms of storage.

It is also much easier to secure.

[CodedFire]

@ Hack: Even though it is only to pieces of info?

[Hack]

This thread appears to be about making things more secure as you have stated you wanted to add a bit more security.

If security is a factor for you, then the amount of data really isn't as important as keeping what you do have safe, right?

[RhinoBull]

As an alternative to DB you can encrypt the key and value and store them in registry somewhere.

[CodedFire]

Very true, i suppose considering the information at stake it would be silly not to pick the safest option. Thanks hack