This program provides the boot up password protection sorely lacking from the operating system. Features include the ability to run in the System Tray, a configurable Password screen background and a screen saver module. Essential shareware. The program is shareware, meaning that if you like it then, after 15 days, you must register it. This can be accomplished by clicking the 'Smiley face' and following the directions. The program will stop functioning after 25 days. It won't lock your computer, it will just stop working.
Installation
Install this program by running Setup.exe from the 1st disk or the directory in which the setup files are located. The program will also install an optional screen saver into your Windows\System\ directory.
First Use
When the program is started for the first time, an administrator name and password will be requested and then verified. For uses after the initial one, the password screen will appear when the program is started. Make sure to record your password as the only way to retrieve it once forgotten can be accomplished only by a registered user. The method is only available after registering since it is dependent on the registration routine.
Note that for the program to be effective, it must be run at Windows startup. This can be accomplished through 'Configure '. For obvious reasons (such as allowing the user to become familiar with PassWord) the program does not do this by default.
Password Screen
Click with the mouse, or tab button, to make each entry box available, and then enter your name and password information. When you are finished, push the OK button. If you are a valid user then Windows 95 will continue, otherwise you will be prompted for the information again. If you would like to change your password then enter your present name and password and then click the 'Change Password' Button. To ShutDown the computer, click 'ShutDown'. Note that all open applications will be closed and any unsaved data will be lost! To configure the program, enter Name and Password and click the Configure Button. Any mistakes will be noted in the Title bar. Click 'Register' to register to program. After registration, the Register button will become an 'About' button giving program info.
Configuration Form
Use this form to set configure PassWord. Select an option to configure it.
Run in System Tray: If checked then PassWord will run in the Tray allowing easy startups.
Startup Options: Select the option you desire.
No Startup Protection: Default. With this, PassWord provides no Boot protection. This will undo all changes the other startup options make!
Run on Windows Startup: Starts PassWord with Windows, but does not provide protection from 'Safe Mode' boots.
Secure Startups: Starts PassWord with Windows & secures the computer from Safe Mode & Boot Menu options.
PassWord can be run at any time via the program shortcut!
Change Name/PassWord: Enables changing of name & password.
Screen Saver:
Set as screen saver: Sets PassWord screen saver as default.
Configure Screen Saver: Enables selection of a screen saver to run concurrently with PassWord as the screen saver.
The 'Background' button allows you to change the password screen background to a selected picture file.
PassWord Screen Saver
The screen saver will be installed into your Windows\System directory.
The screen saver can be set as the default in the same manner as other screen savers, via the Display Properties dialog (click Display from Control Panel). The screen saver can also be set as the default through the PassWord main form (Through the 'Set as Screen Saver' option of the 'Configure' screen.
The screen saver can be configured as other screen savers (through the Display Properties dialog Setup button) or through the PassWord configuration form. The screen saver will run at the interval specified in the Display Properties dialog. The screen saver can be set to simply run PassWord alone (the default) or to start PassWord along with any valid screen saver that you choose. For the latter case, the PassWord program will start after which the selected screen saver will run.
The Present PassWord Screen Saver is shown at the top of the configuration form. The list of 'Available Screen Savers' is taken from your Windows\System directory. To select one of these to run concurrently with PassWord, simply select it from the list. To run only LockOut for your screen saver, click the 'PassWord Only' button. If you have a screen saver that is not listed click the Unlisted Saver button and choose it from the ensuing dialog. To preview the current Screen Saver setting click the Preview button. If only PassWord is selected then the Preview will have no effect. This form can be run at any time by selecting 'Settings' from the Display Properties dialog or right clicking the file (from Explorer) and selecting configure.
Registration!
Registering provides many conveniences and advantages. First, you will receive a registered copy of the newest version of the program. Second registered users are entitled to support, for which a phone number will be provided. Also, you will be supporting the shareware concept. Finally, using an illegal, unregistered program sets a bad example for employees or coworkers. If you use someone else's property, you have to pay for it.
How to Register: Use the 'Register' option of the Password screen. Click with the mouse, or tab button, to make each entry box available, and then enter the appropriate information. When you are finished, push the print button and the completed form will be printed (if the printer is on and set up). Then send the form and $10 to my address on the form. If you like this program, please feel free to contact me through Email, etc., concerning improvements or updates. If you have good ideas, I may include them in future versions, or a customization arrangement may be made. Thank you for your support and cooperation! If you decide to not register then remove the program with the uninstall program (through Add/Remove Programs found in the Control Panel of My Computer on the Desktop). There is in depth help for Registration on the registration form. Click the help button on that form.
Prices:
$10--Registration instructions and a single license. 90 days free support.
$5--Each additional registration (license).
$10--In addition to registration fees. Disks will be mailed to the furnished address along with registration instructions.
For multiple licenses, contact me and we can come to some agreement. The more the cheaper!
$100,000---All rights to the program!!!!!
Planned Upgrades for Future Versions
Network options? Let me know what you think...$ speak louder than words! I.e. register or forget it!
Product Support
Only with the registered version, if you have questions or comments, you can Email me (Chris Wells) at:
103132.1363@COMPUSERVE.COM
Disclaimer:
Due to the complexity of PC Hardware and the operating systems therein, I cannot guarantee that this software will run in each environment, on every compatible machine, or together with any other application, without producing errors. Any liability for damages of any sort is hereby rejected. In any case, the liability is limited to the registration fee.
