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MSECURE
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MSECURE is a small TSR (5K) which acts as a NetWare Secure Screen Saver.
When loaded, the TSR will monitor the workstation for inactivity. When
inactive for a pre-determined amount of time, the screen is blanked.
The workstation will monitor the keyboard for any passwords entered. Pressing
RETURN signifies that end of a password entry. Because the monitor is blanked,
there is no visual confirmation. Because the password verification can take up
to several seconds on some servers, a signal is sounded to signify that MSECURE
is processing your password. A draining sound is made for inaccurate passwords.
THE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM DOES NO PASSWORD VERIFICATION. It will unblank the
screen after pressing RETURN. The demonstration program is used to prove
functionality with your applications.
MSECURE was built using the same proven technology as MLOGOUT (the Auto-Logout
TSR from Dana Consultants). MLOGOUT has been available for almost 2 years.
The Screen Saver portion of the program was built with Rhode Island Soft
System's BLANK-IT product. This screen saver has also been available for
several years and provides reliable blanking functionality.
Please see the ORDER.TXT file for ordering and pricing information.
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Complete option list as shown by MSECURE:
MSECURE.COM DEMO Version 1.0, Copyright (c) 1993, Dana Consultants.
All Rights Reserved. (800) 800-9301
Usage: MSECURE [time [options]]
time = period of time to wait before secure (default time is 15 minutes)
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options (case sensitive) > = disabled
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> h = time is in hours > m = time is in minutes
s = time is in seconds (default)
c = change MSECURE settings [Must specify all new settings]
d = do not monitor disk i/o
i = monitor misc interrupts [Video, Comm, Printer]
k = do not monitor keyboard u = unload MSECURE from memory
w = give 3 second warning tone > x = do not allow MSECURE removal
X = do not allow reconfiguration ? = help screen
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Options can be specified on command lines like so:
MSECURE 10 [-]hrdw
The '-' is optional (as shown with []).
Options for MSECURE are case sensitive. Most options are self-explanitory.
Misc interrupts are Video, Communications, and Printer.
Server configuration
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You MUST use the following command on the file server for MSECURE to function
properly.
SET ALLOW UNENCRYPTED PASSWORDS=ON
This command will enable applications to send a password verification to the
server without having to know Novell's key. Failure to use this command will
prevent MSECURE from working properly, and an error message appearing on the
console:
"Station X attempted to use an unencrypted password call"
Notes on the Screen Blanking portion
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MSECURE uses the blanking portion of the BLANK-IT Screen Saver available from
Rhode Island Soft Systems. Their screen saver has been proven reliable over the
years. This screen saver is unique in that it does not "blank" a screen, it
prevents any data from being displayed on the screen. Any screen updates that
may occur during the blanking process continue to update the video memory. When
the screen is unblanked, the current screen is shown! This prevents data from
being displayed on the screen after the blanking.
Reconfiguring MSECURE after loading
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MSECURE can be reconfigured after loading. This is useful for
administrators who wish to tailor the program to specific needs.
For example, an administrator can load MSECURE with a default logout
time of 45 minutes by using the following command:
MSECURE 45 /m
If you wanted to extend this time during the execution of WordPerfect,
you could add the following lines to your batch file:
MSECURE 2 /hc
[wp]
MSECURE 45 /mc
By adding these lines to your batch file, the logout time would be changed
to 2 hours during execution of WordPerfect, and then reset upon exit. The
'c' option MUST be used for changes to take effect. You also would need
to specify all addition parameter during each use of the MSECURE command.
The ability to reconfigure MSECURE options can be disable during the inital
load by specifing the 'X' option.
General Notices
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A note about TSRs and MSECURE
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Every attempt to make MSECURE as generic a TSR as possible has been made.
We cannot, however, gaurentee that MSECURE will work with all of your TSRs.
This is especially true of TSRs that monitor for keyboard input, or for a
"hotkey". If you are encountering problems with MSECURE, please try loading
MSECURE before or after these other TSRs.
I will try to keep track of programs that present a conflict with MSECURE.
If you find a conflict, and possibly a solution, please drop me a line so that
I may keep this database up to date.
The following programs have been identified that do not allow MSECURE to
perform its function:
IBM Display Write 5
Some problems have been reported using MSECURE warnings while specifying
the Stealth option of QEMM (ST:).
Thank you! We welcome any suggestions or comments that you may have!
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RESELLER INFORMATION
Dana Consultants is currently working on Reseller Agreements. If you are
intrested in becoming a reseller of MSECURE please call us and we can discuss
details.
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License Agreement
This DEMO Version of MSECURE can be distributed only in its complete form.
All documentation files MUST be in complete form.
Any attempt to discover the source for these program is strictly forbidden.
You may not disassemble, reverse engineer, or decompile any of these programs.
Dana Consultants is NOT responsible for any possible loss of data that may
occur from use of these programs. Dana Consultants is not liable for any
damages whatsoever that may result from use of this program.
Use of this product constitutes agreement with these terms.
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1.1 Benefits from Using MSECURE
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Users logged into a network when their computers are idle pose a
significant security risk because the workstation can be used by
unauthorized persons. By using a secure screen saver, the workstation
can be "locked" until an authorized user enters a correct password.
1.2 How the MSECURE Utility Work
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This utility monitors workstations for activity by monitoring
keyboard and disk activity. After a period of inactivity, the
screen saver will clear the screen and wait for a password to be
entered.
A user is considered to be inactive when:
■ Nothing is typed on the keyboard within a specified period
of time
■ No disk requests are made within a specified period of
time
Note: MSECURE will work on application that are using Graphics modes, but
is disabled during the execution of Windows.
2.1 Install MSECURE
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You can install MSECURE on a network server or on the hard disk
of each workstation connected to the network. While the choice is
up to you, consider the following advantages to installing
MSECURE on the network server:
■ When you receive updates of MSECURE you will update
only the server instead of every computer on the network
■ Users cannot accidentally delete the program file if it is
installed on the server
To install MSECURE on:
Network Server
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Copy MSECURE.COM into the server's Public directory.
Individual workstations
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Copy MSECURE.COM into one of the directories named in the
Path command
Once you have installed MSECURE.COM, proceed to the instructions for
executing MSECURE.
2.2 Execute MSECURE
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You have three options for executing MSECURE, regardless of
whether you installed it on the network server or on individual
workstations. This section explains each option, as well as the
command options available to you.
2.2.3 Executing MSECURE from a System Login Script
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You can execute MSECURE from the system login script. When
MSECURE is executed from a system login script:
■ You must modify the system login script on the network
server to include the MSECURE command.
■ Each user will the same set of command options.
■ MSECURE is executed automatically each time the user logs
on to the network.
To execute MSECURE from the system login script, include the
MSECURE command as an EXIT routine. Refer to page 5 for a
detailed description of the command, its syntax, and its options.
Consider the following points when executing MSECURE from a
system login script:
■ MSECURE must be included as an EXIT routine to
conserve workstation memory and prevent fragmentation.
■ User login scripts are not performed when an EXIT
routine is used.
2.2.4 Execute MSECURE from the DOS Prompt
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You may choose to allow your network users to execute MSECURE
from a DOS prompt after they log on to the network.
To execute MSECURE from a DOS prompt, simply type the
MSECURE command any time the DOS prompt is displayed on the
screen.