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About ProtectX

ProtectX is Copyright 1999 Plasmatek Software, all rights reserved. For more information on ProtectX and our other products, please visit our web site at http://www.plasmateksoftware.com or e-mail us at general@plasmateksoftware.com


Contacting Plasmatek Software

You may contact us by:

Web Site: http://plasmateksoftware.com
E-Mail: general@plasmateksoftware.com
UK Fax: +44 0870 0881973
US Fax: +01 508 355-8472
We hope to hear from you soon.


How To Use ProtectX 3

First you need to load ProtectX, if it's not already loaded. Once it loads an icon is placed in the system tray (a picture of a shield and spears), next to the clock.

If you want to make sure that ProtectX is actually working, double click on the shield and spears, if you see the message:
Protection Initialised. Waiting For Connections...
then the program is working correctly - unless you can see other errors.

For most users the default settings are perfectly adequate, however you may modify them by double clicking on the Shield in the tray. Once clicked, this screen will pop up:

By using the +, -, X and the brain icons you can change the settings around.

If at any time you wish to disable the program, simply right click the shield in the system tray and choose Disable, to enable it again, right click the shield and choose Enable.You can also enable and disable the program using the Control Panel in the main window.

If someone attempts to connect to your system, their IP will be added to the IP Log combo box.

By choosing their IP and clicking Lookup ISP, ProtectX will find the address and telephone number of their Internet Service Provider. This works for most countries. Including the USA, all of Europe, Asia/Pacific and most of Australia. Many other countries are also included.

If there is too much data in the status to comfortably read, simply choose Shrink/Enlarge to make it larger and smaller.

If you wish to clear the status, for example if it has too much data in, simply click the Clear button.


Registration

After the 30 day trial period, you may no longer use ProtectX 3. To register please run 'Register ProtectX 3' from your start menu.
Advantages of registering
30 day time limit is removed,
Banner advertisements are removed,
Free updates of ProtectX Standard Edition in the future.

If you are an existing registered customer of ProtectX 1 or 2, your code will no longer work, however you can get a free upgrade to ProtectX 3 Standard Edition by sending an email to upgrades@plasmateksoftware.com requesting an upgrade. Please include your OLD Name and Serial number for proof of purchase.


Verbose Mode

Verbose Mode allows advanced users to see some of the inner workings of the program in more detail. You do not need this unless you know what you are doing, however you cannot harm anything by using this feature.

Please note that due to the extra string manipulation required with verbose mode, this may slow down the program and/or your computer until it is turned off.


Introduction To ProtectX
What is ProtectX?

Quick Introduction

ProtectX  is a hacker protection system for your PC. Whilst loaded, it constantly monitors your PC on the specified ports, and if anyone tries to connect, you are notified by an alarm, and their IP address is logged. The user will then be disconnect from your computer. ProtectX can also trace malicious users Internet Service Provider, including address, phone number and e-mail. Logs can be created to send to your ISP if anyone attempts to hack into your system so that further action can be taken.
Here is a screenshot of ProtectX in action:


What to do if ProtectX detects a malicious user/hacker
What To Do If ProtectX Detects A Malicious User Or Hacker

The first thing to do is to double click the shield and spears in order to load up the main interface. In the log text you should see something similar to this:
Malicious Users IP: 123.456.789.123
These numbers are a unique set of numbers assigned to the hackers computer whilst he is on the internet.
If you now look in the combo box labeled IP Log then you should be able to choose these numbers from the list. After selecting the numbers choose 'Lookup ISP'. A few moments later you should have some contact details of the hackers ISP. Now choose the button marked 'Save'. You will be told the location of the log file just saved.

If you look in the log, you should be able to find the hackers Internet Service Providers e-mail address or web site.
If you have their e-mail address you can skip onto the next paragraph, if not - read on. Ok, so you found something to do with the hackers ISP's domain? Ok, say you found 'myisp.com' in the text, point your web browser to www.myisp.com and then try to find an e-mail contact for that ISP.

Once you have the e-mail of the hackers ISP you should send them an e-mail using your favourite e-mail client, and attach the log you saved to the e-mail. Below is a sample e-mail you could send their ISP:

Dear Sir/Madam,
I have been using Plasmatek Software's ProtectX 2 and detected a user trying to access my PC whilst I was on the internet. Using the tracing capabilites I have found that this user is using your using you as their ISP.
I have attached a log file to this e-mail which contains information about this user.
Please could you take the appropriate action.

Yours Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]