Copyright: Windows Direction 1997


Contents
Windows Direction Sentry

Sentry help topics:

What's New?

Installing & Un-Installing

Registering

Using the System Tray

Selecting files to process

Encryption

De-Cryption

Compression

De-Compression

Distribution notes

Package Files

Contact Information


Registering

There are several ways to register Sentry.  Please choose your method of choice  and then click on Help/Register to complete the proccess.

For a complete overview of the registration proccess please click on Help/About Registering.

Entering your registration key

Start Sentry, when the nag screen comes up click on "Register".  From the registration screen you will find the button "Enter Key", click this button and type in the registration key you received from Windows Direction.  Once you have typed it correctly hit "OK".  The nag screen will now be gone.  If you experience any trouble with the registration process or just want to ask a question feel free to contact Windows Direction at bharley@on-ramp.ior.com


Secure Server
A server that provides a secure connection for transmitting sensitive data over.


Distribution Notes

You may freely distribute this program as long as all files remain intact.  Further more it is un-lawful to register more than one copy in your name or to provide others with your registration number.

If you would like to get more info on distributing this software contact Windows Direction at bharley@on-ramp.ior.com


Installing & Un-Installing

To install this software you need only run the setup.exe file contained in the ZIP archive you downloaded.  You will be given a chance to select a directory for the installation and an icon will placed on your start menu for quick access to the program.  If your machine has OCX files you will be notified and then asked if you would like to update these files.  Choose yes and you will then be prompted to reboot.  Upon rebooting you will be able to re-run the install.

UN-Installation is handled by the Windows UN-Installer.  Go to "Control Panel" and open the "Add/Remove Programs" applet.  Find the listing "Sentry" and click it once.  Now just click on the "Remove" button and Windows will handle the UN-install for you!


Contact Information

Windows Direction

bharley@on-ramp.ior.com

http://www.spalu.com/index.htm


Package Files

Following is a list of all files included in the ZIP Archive

AsycFilt.dll

ComCat.dll

Ctl3d32.dll

Sentry.exe

MSVBVM50.dll

OleAut32.dll

OlePro32.dll

Readme.txt

Setup.exe

Setup.lst

setup1.exe

St5unst.exe

StdOle2.tlb

Tabctl32.ocx

VB5StKit.dll

Sentry.hlp

Readme.txt


Encryption

Your files are encrypted using a 32 bit non-standard algorithm.  This is the highest form of encryption allowable for export outside of the USA. Future releases will support drag and dropping of files to the selection box.

Encryption:

Use the file list boxes on the right hand side of the screen to navigate down to the file you wish to encrypt.  When you have made your selection choose a password by typing it in the appropriate field.  You must verify this password before Sentry will allow you to encrypt the file.  Upon successfully verifying the password you then may press "Encrypt".  If the file you are encrypting is somewhat large this process will take a small amount of time, during which time you will see a red message appear asking you to "Please wait while I process this file."

Note that if you have chosen to compress the file as well as encrypt it your wait time will double.  Sentry will also not allow you to encrypt a file that is presently encrypted.  You can determine if the file is currently encrypted by looking at the buttons, if the file is already encrypted then the "Encrypt" button will be disabled while the "De-Crypt" button will be enabled.  You will also receive a visual cue on screen.


Un-Encryption

Your files are encrypted using a 32 bit non-standard algorithm.  This is the highest form of encryption allowable for export outside of the USA. Future releases will support drag and dropping of files to the selection box.

Un-Encrypting

Use the file list boxes on the right hand side of the screen to navigate down to the file you wish to un-encrypt.  When you have made your selection choose a password by typing it in the appropriate field.  You must verify this password before Sentry will allow you to un-encrypt the file.  Upon successfully verifying the password you may then press "Un-Encrypt".  If the file you are un-encrypting is somewhat large this process will take a small amount of time, during which time you will see a red message appear asking you to "Please wait while I process this file."

Note that if you have chosen to compress the file as well as un-encrypt it your wait time will double.  Sentry will also not allow you to un-encrypt a file that is not encrypted.  You can determine if the file is currently encrypted by looking at the buttons, if the file is already encrypted then the "Encrypt" button will be disabled while the "De-Crypt" button will be enabled.  You will also receive a visual cue on screen.


Compression
Compression is not supported at this time.  Future versions will add this feature.


De-Compression
De-Compression is not supported at this time.  Future versions will add this feature.


What's New?

New to version 2.2 is a fresh interface that is easier to view on monitors running under 16-bit color.  You will also find that the ordering system has been re-worked to provide the user with better security.

Beefed up the help system, and added drag and drop support to the file selection process.

    Other improvements found in version 2.2 is  a new status bar to give the user visual feedback.

Also added is password protection of the application itself and start-up music.

The biggest change introduced in this version is the new task bar icon.  Please feel free to contact Windows Direction with your input on this new feature.

You will also find that no-longer are you locked out of the program when up-grading.  A user recently pointed out that upon moving up from one version (UN-registered) to the next they were UN-able to evaluate the new version (the lock was still in place).  This flaw has been taken care of.

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future releases feel free to contact Windows Direction at bharley@on-ramp.ior.com.


Using the System Tray

One of the newest features you have encountered is the system tray icon.  You may use this icon to call Sentry at anytime by Double Clicking the icon.  This is very useful when you are cruising the Internet and you need to send a sensitive file FAST!  Just double click the icon and you have Sentry at your beck and call.

You must first set Sentry to use the System Tray before you can use it.  You do this by going to the Sentry options by clicking on the Options menu item.  Now select the System Tray tab and then choose your setting.  Whether you set it to use the icon or not, the icon will always be there when the application is running.  Setting it Use System Tray will keep the icon there even when you are not running Sentry.

This is a new feature and we would like to hear from the users on your feelings about this addition.  Please drop a comment to  bharley@on-ramp.ior.com and let us know how you like it.


Selecting Files to Process

Use the file boxes on the Sentry screen to drill down to the file you wish to process.   When you have found the file you wish to process just click it once in the lower file box and the file name will appear in the to be processed box.

    You may also use drag and drop to speed things up!  You may drag a file and drop it anywhere on Sentry and it will appear in the to be processed box, or you may just drag and drop a file onto the Sentry icon.  Dropping a file on the Sentry icon will cause Sentry to open and display your dropped file in the to be processed box.


Selecting Files

Use the file boxes on the Sentry screen to drill down to the file you wish to process.   When you have found the file you wish to process just click it once in the lower file box and the file name will appear in the to be processed box.

    You may also use drag and drop to speed things up!  You may drag a file and drop it anywhere on Sentry and it will appear in the to be processed box, or you may just drag and drop a file onto the Sentry icon.  Dropping a file on the Sentry icon will cause Sentry to open and display your dropped file in the to be processed box.


Using the System Tray

One of the newest features you have encountered is the system tray icon.  You may use this icon to call Sentry at anytime by Double Clicking the icon.  This is very useful when you are cruising the Internet and you need to send a sensitive file FAST!  Just double click the icon and you have Sentry at your beck and call.


Sounds

Choose whether you want start-up sounds on or off.


Password Protection

Select whether you want to password protect this application or not.


Change Password

Choose a password for protection if you have opted to use Password Protection