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LockMaster For Windows (v2.0a)

Written By Erik W. Johnson

Contents

Main Window - Usage instructions for the main window.

Configuration - Configuring LockMaster.

Password - About the password entry dialog window.

Password Verification - About the password verification entry dialog window.

Ordering Information - How to order a registered copy of LockMaster For Windows.

Why Register? - The advantages to using a registered copy of LockMaster For Windows.

Disclaimer of Warranty - Warranty Information.


Main Window

Functions Menu Option - a menu option for the buttons seen on the main window are made available here. Two (2) additional selections are for Encryption and Decryption of the Clipboard text contents.

Configure Menu Option - select this option to configure LockMaster For Windows.

Main List Window - this listbox contains the files of the current directory. The current directory name is displayed above the main list window. (See Configuration for display details.)

Directory To Position To - this edit window is used to position to any directory. After entering the directory to position to, press the GO button.

GO - press the GO button to position to the directory specified in the Directory To Position To edit window.

OK - press this button to toggle the state (encrypted to decrypted or decrypted to encrypted) of the currently selected file.

Encrypt - press this button to encrypt the currently selected file.

Decrypt - press this button to decrypt the currently selected file.

Encrypt Selected - press this button to encrypt all the highlighted files.

Decrypt Selected - press this button to decrypt all the highlighted files.

Select All - press this button to highlight all the files in the current directory.

Deselect All - press this button to un-highlight (deselect) all the files in the current directory.

Drag And Drop - drag and drop facilities are supported in LockMaster. When files are dragged from the File Manager or Explorer and then dropped into the client area of LockMaster's main window, the files are processed. If a file needs to be encrypted then it is encrypted. If a file needs to be decrypted then it is decrypted.


Configuration

Example Configuration Dialog Window:

Show File Size - when this checkbox is checked, the size of all files are shown in the column to right of the file name.

Show File Status - when this checkbox is checked, the encryption/compression status of the file is displayed to the left and right of the file name. The [image] symbol means the file has been encrypted. To the right of the filename (and file size) the word "Compressed" means that the file has been compressed.

Sort Directory - when this checkbox is checked, the files displayed will be alphabetically sorted.

Compress Files - when this checkbox is checked, any file to be encrypted will be compressed.

Note: Some files will not compress (e.g.: if it has already been compressed). If this is the case the file will only be encrypted.

Verify Password - when this checkbox is checked, passwords entered (upon encryption) will be verified. This is accomplished by asking for the password to be entered a second time.

Memory (Backup Method) - when this checkbox is checked, before file encryption/decryption happens, a temporary area of memory is used to save the contents of the file currently being encrypted/decrypted. Should anything go wrong during this phase, the file is restored via this temporary area of memory.

Temp File (Backup Method) - when this checkbox is checked, before file encryption/decryption happens, a temporary file is created to save the contents of the file currently being encrypted/decrypted. Should anything go wrong during this phase, the file is restored via this temporary file.

Save - press this button to save the current configuration to the "save" file (wlock.cfg).

OK - press this button to accept any configuration changes that have been made. (they are not permanently saved until exit of LockMaster)

Cancel - press this button to cancel any configuration changes that have been made.


Password Entry

Example Password Dialog Window:

Enter Password - enter the password of the current file to be encrypted/decrypted. The current file to be encrypted/decrypted is displayed in the title bar portion of the Password Entry Dialog Window.

OK - press this button to "finalize" the password entry.

Cancel - press this button to cancel any password entered. Note: encryption/decryption mode will be aborted.

Use on All - press this button to use the password entered for any remaining files to be encrypted/decrypted. (The button would be pressed after the "Enter Password" portion has been accomplished.)


Password Verification

Example Password Verification Window:

Verify Password - re-enter the previously entered password to verify its correct entry. This is accomplished only when the configuration option is enabled, and only during encryption.


Ordering LockMaster
Ordering LockMaster For Windows

Why Register? - The advantages to registering (and what you get).

You can register by sending a check/money order for $30.00 (US) to:

Erik W. Johnson

1514 W. Mango Road

Salt Lake City, UT	84123

Please provide the following information when ordering:

Full Name:  _______________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:  __________________________________________________________________

                          _____________________________________________________________________

                          _____________________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address:  ___________________________________________________________________

Windows Version:  _________________

Upon receipt of payment, you will be sent a registration key which can be entered into the TimeShare Guardian program.

Disclaimer of Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  Because of the various hardware and software environments into which LockMaster may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Good data encryption procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non-critical data before relying on it.  The user must assume the entire risk of using the program.  ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


Why Register?
Why Register LockMaster?

Why should I register (pay) for LockMaster For Windows if it's available for free? The answer is very simple...  It's NOT free.  It's shareware...

Evaluation and Registration

LockMaster is not free software.  You are hereby licensed to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30 days.  If you use this software after the 30 day evaluation period a registration fee is required.  When payment is received you will be sent a registration key for LockMaster.

Distribution of Evaluation Version

Provided that you verify that you are distributing the Evaluation Version you are hereby licensed to make as many copies of the Evaluation version of this software and documentation as you wish; give exact copies of the original Evaluation version to anyone; and distribute the Evaluation version of the software and documentation in its unmodified form via electronic means.  There is no charge for any of the above.

Security/Technical Reasons to Register

All evaluation copies of LockMaster For Windows are using the same serial number. What does this mean? Only the same copy (by serial number) of LockMaster can decode the encrypted data from a given copy of LockMaster. In other words, if you're using the evaluation copy of LockMaster, then anyone (with the correct password) can decrypt your data. Registered copies are unique. Only your (registered) copy can decrypt your data (even with the correct password).

Distribution of Registered Version

You may give copies to other people for purposes of secure communication ONLY. It only compromises the security of your data to distribute your registered copy. You are NOT given permission to distribute ANY registered copy of LockMaster, except your own, for purposes of secure communication.

Ordering LockMaster For Windows - obtaining a registered copy of LockMaster.

Obtaining Evaluation Copies of LockMaster For Windows

I have made copies available on my Web site as well as in shareware archives.

Here is the URL for my Web site:

http://www.wipd.com/~lockm

Any comments or suggestions for the improvement of LockMaster are welcome.

The E-Mail address is:

lockm@wipd.com


Definition of Shareware

Shareware (also known as user-supported software and other names) is a concept not understood by everyone. The authors of Shareware retain all rights to the software under the copyright laws while still allowing free distribution. This gives the user the chance to freely obtain and try out software to see if it fits his needs. Shareware should not be confused with Public Domain software even though they are often obtained from the same sources.

If you continue to use Shareware after trying it out, you are expected to register your use with the author and pay a registration fee. What you get in return depends on the author, but may include a printed manual, free updates, telephone support, etc. Only by paying for the Shareware you use do you enable the Shareware author to continue to support his software and create new programs. Considering that the Shareware registration fees are almost always far less than the purchase price of comparable commercial software, it's obvious that Shareware is a good deal for everyone.

There are real advantages for you in the Shareware system. You get to try out software to make sure it is compatible with your hardware and that it fits your needs before you "buy" it with your registration. The author saves the expense of advertising, packaging and distribution and passes the savings on to you. Plus, most Shareware authors are much more accessible than commercial software sources so that your questions and suggestions are much more likely to get a quick response.

Definition Number 2:

Well, what is Shareware anyway?

Shareware is currently the most convenient way to try a piece of software before

you buy it. Authors post copies of their software to BBSs, on-line services, the

Internet, and the World Wide Web, and users download copies to evaluate. After

a certain evaluation period, the user is expected to pay a registration fee for

the software or delete it from his/her system. Usually with a registration, the

user receives benefits such as free upgrades, printed manuals, current copies of

the software, etc. The reason Shareware works is because of the thousands of

honest people who register their Shareware every day. If they didn't register,

this system wouldn't be the success it is today. So the moral of the story is,

if you download something from this page, or receive Shareware from any other

source, please register it if you continue to use it. You will help both the

author who wrote the program, and the Shareware "try-before-you-buy" concept in

general.