PrivateEXE v2.2 for Win'9X/NT Copyright (c) 1996-99 by MidStream, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ----------------------------------------------------------------- W H A T I S P R I V A T E E X E S O F T W A R E ----------------------------------------------------------------- PrivateEXE for Win'9X/NT is an innovative software which allows you to password protect existing Windows executables, both 16-bit designed for Windows 3.1 and 32-bit for Windows'9X/NT. PrivateEXE is safe and efficient. Unlike other "protection" software, it does not run in the background to provide its functionality as the protection is incorporated into .EXE file itself. With the other software, which claims to be "password protecting", an intruder can simply kill the protection program or remove it from startup group to disable entire mechanism. PrivateEXE protects program itself, not its icon. The program will remain locked even if you run it from plain command line. Passwords can be set, changed, and removed separately for each program. PrivateEXE modifies existing .EXE file, so that the program, if invoked, first asks the user for a password and would not start unless the correct password is entered. PrivateEXE runs on both Windows'9X and Windows/NT. It operates regardless of installed file system type (NTFS, FAT-32, FAT, etc.). The software doesn't modify Windows Registry or any other part of the operating system. Neither does it create any hidden files or disk sectors - it only modifies the executable itself, saving the original file under a different name for your safety. ----------------------------------------------------------------- H O W T O I N S T A L L A N D R U N I T ----------------------------------------------------------------- The original PrivateEXE for Win'9X/NT distribution consists of the following files: SETUP.EXE - PrivateEXE Installation Program ORDER.TXT - PrivateEXE Order Form README.TXT - This file FILE_ID.DIZ - Short description for BBS users VENDINFO.DIZ - Product description for vendors To install the software, you must be running Windows'9X or Windows/NT and have about 300KB of free disk space. To start the installation please run SETUP.EXE. It will ask you for destination drive and directory, and then will transfer necessary files to your hard drive and create program shortcut or Program Manager group complete with icons. To run the software just double click on "PrivateEXE" icon. ----------------------------------------------------------------- W H A T I S S H A R E W A R E E V A L U A T I O N C O P Y ----------------------------------------------------------------- PrivateEXE is neither free nor public domain software. It copyrighted software, which is distributed as SHAREWARE, i.e. using true "try before you buy" method. This version of PrivateEXE is intended for evaluation purposes only. It is fully functional program. However, it features ways to bypass the protection: "Bypass Password Protection" button is displayed at random in the dialog prompting the user for the password. "Alt+B" combination is a keyboard shortcut for the same purpose, and it works even when the button is not displayed. You may use the evaluation copy freely and without any obligations for 30 days. Thereafter, if you like the software and wish to continue using it, you must pay for it. The licensed version of PrivateEXE has NO "Bypass Password Protection" button. Also, in the full licensed version pressing "ALT+B" to bypass password protection has NO effect. ----------------------------------------------------------------- O R D E R I N G P R I V A T E E X E ----------------------------------------------------------------- PrivateEXE registration fee is just $29.95 plus optional shipping and handling fee. For this sum you will get the following: 1. FULL most up-to-date version of PrivateEXE for Win'9X/NT. If you provide your e-mail address (strongly recommended) we will immediately send complete instructions on how to download and install licensed version. We can also ship you the original diskette with full most up-to-date licensed version the software. Please see order form (ORDER.TXT file) for details. 2. FREE registration bonus -- DoubleDesktop utility. 3. By registering, you are assured of receiving the most up-to-date and full-featured product possible. Program UPDATES WILL BE FREE for all registered users, and subsequent major upgrades will be offered with significant discount. ----------------------------------------------------------------- O N L I N E O R D E R S O V E R T H E I N T E R N E T ----------------------------------------------------------------- Online ordering offers instant software delivery. Please visit MidStream, Inc. home page and follow online orders link: http://www.midstream.com Credit card orders placed online are processed immediately. Upon approval you will receive email message with complete instructions on how to download and install licensed version of PrivateEXE. ----------------------------------------------------------------- O T H E R C R E D I T C A R D O R D E R S ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry, we DO NOT accept credit card orders ourselves. However you can order with MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover credit card from Public Software Library (PSL) by calling: Toll-free: 1-800-242-4775 Phone: (713)524-6394 (for international calls) Fax: (713)524-6398 Internet e-mail: 14812@pslweb.com Please mention the product number #14812, PrivateEXE for Win'9X/NT. PSL's office hours to place your order are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST Monday -- Thursday and 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM CST on Fridays. Please note, that the above numbers are FOR ORDERS ONLY. Any questions about status of the shipment, registration options, distribution possibilities, product details, technical support, dealer pricing, etc. must be directed to MidStream, Inc. ----------------------------------------------------------------- M O N E Y O R D E R S, C H E C K S O R C A S H ----------------------------------------------------------------- Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash to: MidStream, Inc. P.O.Box 862 San Bruno, CA 94066-0862 USA Non-cash orders must be accompanied by an International Money Order or a check in US Funds, drawn on an American banking Institution. Sorry, we do not accept Eurocheques. For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution, contains order form -- just fill it out and send along with your payment to the address above. ----------------------------------------------------------------- S I T E L I C E N S E S ----------------------------------------------------------------- A site license for PrivateEXE software entitles an organization to receive one copy of the distribution package and duplicate the distribution disk for the specified number of copies. The current price schedule is as follows: first 2 to 10 users - $24.95 each next 11 to 25 users - $19.95 each next 26 to 50 users - $14.95 each next 51 to 100 users - $9.95 each over 100 users - $1500.00 total ----------------------------------------------------------------- R U N T I M E R E D I S T R I B U T I O N L I C E N S E ----------------------------------------------------------------- If you are software developers and are interested in redistributing your software password protected by PrivateEXE, you must purchase PrivateEXE for Win'9X/NT runtime redistribution license. Please contact program authors directly. ----------------------------------------------------------------- P U R C H A S E O R D E R S ----------------------------------------------------------------- Due to the extra work involved in processing purchase orders WE DO NOT ACCEPT THEM IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT IS LESS THAN $250.00. You are encouraged to use a check, petty cash, or credit card when possible for small orders. Purchase orders for the amount $250.00 or more (net 30 days) are accepted only from government and accredited educational institutions and major corporations, provided that they are submitted on purchase order forms with a purchase order number. Please be sure to include the standard PrivateEXE order form with a purchase order. ----------------------------------------------------------------- D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T Y ----------------------------------------------------------------- THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH THE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAMS. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE. ----------------------------------------------------------------- O T H E R S O F T W A R E B Y M I D S T R E A M, I N C. ----------------------------------------------------------------- We develop and distribute highly acclaimed BusinessCards and DoubleDesktop utilities, as well as popular 5-or-More!, Color Hunt, and Deep Pockets logical puzzle games. All our software is distributed as shareware and is available for free download from http://www.midstream.com. Most shareware archives and online services carry MidStream, Inc. software as well. ----------------------------------------------------------------- H O W T O C O N T A C T T H E A U T H O R S ----------------------------------------------------------------- Please feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions on how to improve PrivateEXE software. We also appreciate any bug or error information which would help us with the future releases. Enjoy! Email: exe@midstream.com WWW Site: http://www.midstream.com Mailing address: MidStream, Inc. P.O.Box 862 San Bruno, CA 94066-0862 USA