To maintain the licence details, click on the Windows NT 4.0 Start button and point to the Programs menu option. Point to the MIMEsweeper menu option and then click on the Licence program name.1
A dialog box is displayed showing a list of MIMEsweeper licences that currently apply and limited details on the collective effect of these licences.
This dialog box has three tabbed dialog boxes - General, MAILsweeper, and WEBsweeper. You can move between the dialog boxes by clicking on the appropriate tab.
You are provided with all the information you need to complete each dialog box. The information provided depends on whether you are licensing one or both of the MIMEsweeper modules, and whether the licence is permanent or time limited.
The order in which you enter the information is not important, however, you must enter all the information supplied and exactly as supplied. If you do not the details and the check sum will not match and the licence will not be granted.
Select the Licence Type by clicking on the appropriate option, that is, Permanent or Time limited. A dark circle within the button indicates the licence type selected.
Select the MIMEsweeper module(s) that the licence supports by clicking on the appropriate Options check box(es), that is, MAILsweeper and/ or WEBsweeper. A tick indicates that the option is selected.
If your licence supports LEX (lexical analysis), ensure that the LEX option is also selected.
Enter the rest of the information into the dialog box, exactly as supplied.
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The checksum is unique and generated from all the other information that is supplied. It is used to ensure that the information you have entered is accurate. |
When you are satisfied that the details entered into each of the dialog boxes are correct, click on the OK button.
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If the details entered do not match the checksum an error message is displayed. If possible, you will be informed where the mistake was made. |
To view or delete an existing licence:
A dialog box is displayed showing details of the licence selected.
The Licence Status value can be one of Valid, Invalid licence, Invalid checksum, Corrupt licence or Internal error.
To permanently delete the licence click on the Delete Licence button.
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A licence cannot be retrieved once it has been deleted. |
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