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| AutoLock |
| PassKey and ChangePW |
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A simple way to 'lock' the keyboard, clear the screen,
and restrict data access with
- Quick 'hot-key' activation
- Auto lock-up when left idle
- Variable features
without
- Terminating a network connection
- Exiting the current application
Password prompt can 'pop-up' from within applications.
-------------------------------
Copyright ■ 1993 Odd Creations
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| INTRODUCTION |
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The following files are distributed with AutoLock.
AUTOLOCK.COM a data security and screen saver utility developed
for the IBM PC family of computers. It remains in
the background of network or other applications,
activated by the user at any time. An optional
timer will 'lock' the PC if the keyboard (and
mouse if enabled) have been idle beyond the
designated time.
PASSKEY.EXE immediately prompts for the password, halting
further processing until entered. This may be
run within another application, or at start-up
to restrict access.
CHANGEPW.EXE changes the password and operating features.
Passwords will expire every 30 days, with repeats
disallowed. They cannot be changed until entered
correctly and are stored with a varying encryption
key.
MANUAL.TXT this manual in ASCII text format, displayed by
typing "TYPE MANUAL.TXT | MORE" printed by typing
"PRINT MANUAL.TXT".
INSTALL.EXE installs files and optionally modifies
AUTOEXEC.BAT to run PassKey at boot-up for
password prompt, and load AutoLock into memory.
ORDER.FRM printable order form (type "PRINT ORDER.FRM").
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| INSTALLATION |
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To install the files, place the distribution diskette into drive A
(or B) and type "A(or B):INSTALL" [enter]. Follow the on-screen
prompts. Upon completion, ChangePW will be run to set the password
etc.
- - - OR - - -
You may manually install AutoLock.
1) Make a directory on the destination drive. MD \AUTOLOCK
2) Copy the files from the distribution diskette to
the destination drive and directory. COPY A:*.* C:\AUTOLOCK
INSTALL.EXE may be deleted. DEL C:\AUTOLOCK\INSTALL.EXE
3) Edit your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to add the new directory
to the PATH statement. If you wish to load AutoLock
and/or PassKey at start-up, add their command C:AUTOLOCK
lines. C:PASSKEY
4) Change to the new directory. CD C:\AUTOLOCK
5) Run ChangePW to set the password and features. CHANGEPW
6) Run AUTOEXEC.BAT C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT
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| AutoLock |
------------
Load AutoLock into memory by either typing "AUTOLOCK" at the DOS
prompt, or include the line "AUTOLOCK.COM" in your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file. This may have been done during INSTALL. Some network
programs alter system interrupts, excluding any previously loaded
memory-resident programs. AutoLock should be loaded after them.
As with all memory-resident programs, do not load (or unload)
during an application's temporary "exit or shell to DOS" process.
Activate AutoLock by holding down the [ALT] key while pressing the
[space bar]. If you have changed this hot-key with ChangePW, use
your new combination.
A window will appear, prompting you to confirm lock-up. A
key-press of [y], [Y] or [enter] will blank the screen and prompt
for the password. Any other key will resume the previous activity.
The PC will also lock If the idle timer has been enabled (using
ChangePW) and the inactive time has been exceeded. The prompt will
remain until the password has been entered correctly. The screen
and the previous activity will then be restored. As you type your
password, small boxes will fill in the blanks keeping each
key-press secret. All alpha-numeric keys are accepted, and
backspace can be used.
An incorrect password will be blanked and entry will be restarted.
"Expiring" will be displayed on the lower line of the box if the
password will expire within the next 5 days.
Modify the password and other features using ChangePW. If a mouse
is used for long periods of time, enable the "Mouse watch" feature.
Note that many applications alter the mouse routines, making them
unavailable to AutoLock. AutoLock must not be loaded before
changing this feature.
You may unload AutoLock by retyping its name. Memory resident
programs must be unloaded in the reverse order to which they were
loaded. It cannot unloaded if an application has left interrupts
altered when it exits.
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| PassKey |
-----------
PassKey immediately opens the password prompt window. Processing
continues when the password has been entered correctly.
Call PassKey from within an application or batch file to restrict
access to sensitive data or procedures. You may include a command
line argument of 'n' to suppress the banner display
(e.g. PASSKEY.EXE N) leaving the screen undisturbed upon
completion. Add the line "PASSKEY.EXE" to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file,
as an added measure of general data security during start-up. This
may have been done with INSTALL.
The same encrypted password is used here as in AutoLock.
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| ChangePW |
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Type "CHANGEPW" at the DOS prompt if the password expires or you
wish to change a feature. A menu is shown, with each feature's
current setting displayed beside it. Use the arrow keys to
high-light an item, and press [enter] to change it. A help window
appears giving further details. Some items accept your input in
a lower box. Pressing [ESC] will leave an item as it was. The
"Save" option allows you to save the new settings, quit without
saving, or press another key to return to the menu.
Shown here is the menu and prompt for changing the hot-key.
+---------------------------------------------------------------+
| CHANGE PASS-WORD |
| |
| +---------------------------------------+ |
| | Press [^] [v] and [ENTER] to change | |
| | ------------------------------------- | |
| | Automatic lock-up if left idle | Enabled |
| | Idle time before auto lock-up occurs | 12 minutes |
| | Watch for mouse activity | No |
| | Password | changed |
| | Hot-key for manual lock-up |--> [Alt SPACE] |
| | Save and/or Exit | |
| +---------------------------------------+ |
| +--------------------------------------------+ |
| | Hold down one or more of... | |
| | [Ctrl] [Alt] [Left-Shift] [Right-Shift] | |
| | | |
| | Then press and release another key. | |
| +--------------------------------------------+ |
| |
| +-----------------------------------+|
| | ||
| +-----------------------------------+|
+---------------------------------------------------------------+
Hold down any of the 4 keys shown while you press and release
another key.
The automatic lock-up timer can be varied from 2 to 60 minutes,
or disabled. Use the mouse-watch with caution, as some
applications modify (without restoring) the mouse interrupt.
ChangePW directly modifies both AutoLock and PassKey with the new
entries, no need for command line arguments or configuration files.
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| TROUBLE SHOOTING |
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The PC must be in text mode, (modes 2, 3 or 7) for AutoLock to
load or activate, as text is used for interaction with the user.
Mouse movements are "watched" via its interrupt if "Watch for
mouse activity" is enabled. Some applications alter this interrupt
without restoring it upon exit. In those cases, unpredictable
mouse behaviour may result, and this feature should be disabled.
Some memory-resident programs change interrupt vectors and
execute only their own alternate interrupt handlers. AutoLock will
execute any previously loaded routine(s), then itself. For this
reason, AutoLock should be loaded after network or other
memory-resident programs.
Unloading of memory-resident programs must be done in the reverse
order to which they were loaded. If AutoLock is the last to be
loaded, a message will indicate success of its removal and memory
release.
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| SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS |
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Any IBM PC or compatible with DOS 2.0 or above. A system clock
(included in the AT or above) is needed for password expiry. 4k.
of memory is consumed by AutoLock. Monitors include MDA, HERCULES,
CGA, EGA and VGA.
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| LICENSE AGREEMENT |
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Odd Creations grants you a nonexclusive license to use AutoLock,
ChangePW and PassKey on a single computer at a time. You may not
copy or reproduce the program or documentation except to make a
backup copy for your own use.
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| LIMITED WARRANTY |
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Odd Creations warrants the diskette to be free from defects and
faulty workmanship under normal use for 60 days after the date of
purchase.
Return the faulty diskette to Odd Creations for replacement. Odd
Creations is not liable for any direct, incidental, or
consequential loss or damages arising from use of the program or
errors in publication. Odd Creations disclaims any implied
warranties or merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Inc.
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ODD CREATIONS
7250 Yonge st. # 201
Thornhill, Ont. L4J 7X1
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