MATRIX SCREEN LOCKER
Version 1.4

Some frequently asked questions about Matrix Screen Locker:

What is it?
A small application which when run locks down the PC.
When it locks the PC, a stream of matrix looking characters scroll down the screen.

Where is it?
When it is run, you will see in the system tray (bottom right) a “X” sign.
Right click to get a menu of options, or left click to lock down immediately.

What is my initial password?
The initial password is blank. (nothing) – no not a space; I said nothing-null-nada…. (just press <ENTER KEY> on the old password field, and you will be allowed to enter then new password.) 

How do I set a new password?
Right click on the “X” sign (in the system tray) and press “set password”.
Note: You must enter the old password in order to set a new one. (see the previous note in respect to the initial password).

How do I stop the lock?
By left clicking anywhere on the screen a password box appears at the top left of the screen. Here you enter the password. If it is correct, the lock will stop. 
Note: After 15 seconds the password box will be closed and the lock will continue.

Why does the Lock stop even if I do not enter a password ?? !!! 
The initial password is BLANK; if you have not set a password (using the “set password option” from the menu) then the application assumes you have entered the correct password which is blank. So- it is important to set your password of choice when you first run the application. 

I want the matrix to lock immediately and not start up minimized..
Enable the menu option “Start up Running” (right click on the “X” sign in the traybar and click on the menu). When you have enabled this option (you will see a small flag next to the menu item) as soon as the locker starts it will automatically lock the PC. 

I left the lock on for hours and my screen went black…
The locker uses CPU cycles and quite intensively at that (as all screen savers also do), in order to keep the CPU cool, the locker will stop scrolling the matrix and blank the screen. The PC remains locked but no CPU cycles are used for the lock. 
When the mouse is clicked or a key is pressed, the matrix effect starts again.

Why doesn’t Cntr+Alt+del work…
What kind of a lock would allow for someone to break it using ctrl+alt+del. Well, not a good one. I am not saying it is unstoppable, but effort has been made to keep the lock true and not just a screen saver….

 
Why did you write such a stupid program?
I have no idea why. I had already written the code for the matrix effect and wanted to use it.

I forgot my Password…
Ok. Good for you. Press restart. 

Thank you for using the program
Email: admin@baroufaSoft.com 
Site: www.baroufaSoft.com

If you feel like registering as a user just send us an email to: register@baroufaSoft.com (in the subject, enter the title of the application).

Freeware
Matrix Screen Locker is distributed as freeware. You may distribute it freely.
Warranty
This software is provided as is and without warranty. The author assumes no liability for damages, either direct or consequential, which may result from the use of this product.
Copyright
It is prohibited to modify or sell this software without the author's permission.

Version History
Version 1.4 (rev Jan) – Included the “run locked” menu function.
Version 1.2a (rev Nov03) – Fixed some locking issues and made the popup better looking.
Version 1.2 (rev Oct 03) Initial release to the internet sites.
Version 1.0 First release.