-readme.txt-v1.0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- + THE WATCHMAN for Windows 3.x v1.1 Copyright © Anfibia 1997 + ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 'Ban the access to any program easily' 'No huge setups to get through, no nuisances' ======================================================================= ======================================================================= SHAREWARE Software - You have 30 days to evaluate this product ####################################################################### SHAREWARE means: You are permitted to try this software on your system (for 30 days) without any cost or obligation. Payment is required if you find this software to be useful or if you wish to continue using this software beyond the evaluation (trial) period. ####################################################################### Note: the default password is 'socrates'. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If what you need is a simple program and fast for 'light' security keep reading. The Watchman(tm) is a background-working program that 'patrolls' the Windows 3.x Program Manager and closes any window he has been told to close. Whenever he founds a window whose main title or code -we will see what that means later- exists in his data file he closes it. We are talking about closing WINDOWS. What matters here are window descriptions, i.e. the exact words that appear in the title bar of a given window. PURPOSE, UTILITY---------------------------- Situation 1 Do you have any children? Do they use the computer? They play with many games, I bet they do. But how to avoid children from clicking -by accident, or not- in your 'Nudity' folder? Or what could you do to make sure they do not wipe off your 'c:\windows' directory while you leave them alone to answer the door? Now you know how to avoid that. Leave 'The Watchman' running and he will close any 'forbidden' window. You could leave your children playing with the computer and go to the toilet without fearing for your data or for the their mental safety. Situation 2 Imagine you want to limit the access to the Internet to somebody. Or just limit the access to a given internet address. Just take note of the complete window name, e.g. 'Playboy - Microsoft Internet Explorer', and configure The Watchman to ban the access to that particular window. However, if you want to completely ban the access to Internet you will have to use WINDOW CODES (keep reading). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEATURES ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ('*' means only available for the registered version) 1. Very, and I mean VERY, easy to use 2. Strong password protection 3. No need to install huge DLLs or change the system behaviour in any way like most security programs do. 4. Smart setup that provides you with three options: 4.1 Keep a log of windows closed 4.2 Hide the main window 4.3 Play an alarm every time a window is closed 4.4 Auto start-up option * 5. Possibility to protect (close) more than 7 windows * 5.1 Up to 4 fast-closing (high-priority) window 'sockets' * 6. Ability to GET WINDOW CODES (to close any program without resistance) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- REQUIREMENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Nothing special. ======================================================================= HOW IT WORKS ======================================================================= ABOUT WINDOW NAMES AND WINDOW CODES--------------------- The phrase 'WINDOW NAME' refers to the exact words -the case doesn't matter- you see at the top bar of a window. For example, if you run Write you may see the following window name: 'Write - (No title)' But now open any file. You will see another title or WINDOW NAME: 'Write - HELP.WRI' As you see WINDOW NAMES change constantly when you open new files, so The Watchman(tm) will not recognise a program whose main window has changed because its WINDOW NAME will not coincide with the name you gave in the first place. Is there anything more stable than window names? Sure, WINDOW CODES. These are labels that identify a program/window no matter what you do. Thus, if you want to be completely sure a program is always closed you need to use WINDOW CODES. Here are some examples you can try: CODE DESCRIPTION #Notepad Notepad #Scicalc Windows Calculator #Pbparent Paintbrush USING THE WATCHMAN---------------------------- Once you know which window/program do you want to protect, run The Watchman. A small window will appear. Move your mouse pointer to the window. Click on the image. You will be asked a password. > The default password is 'socrates'. The pop-up menu------ +. 'Change password' You will be asked a password whenever you try to exit the program, or click on the main window to access the pop-up menu. You may change the password by choosing this option in the pop-up menu. +. 'Edit window data file' When you want to add or change a WINDOW NAME or WINDOW CODE you can do so by using this option. However, you may edit the text file 'WDATA.INI' with your favourite text editor. It is important that you read and follow the instructions you find in there. > Only 5 WINDOW NAMES are allowed in the SHAREWARE version. +. 'New high-priority window #1,#2' Here you can add up to two different WINDOW NAMES or WINDOW CODES, but these will have priority over the other ones, that is, The Watchman will close these windows faster. Also, by using these options you can change the configuration 'on the fly', i.e. without restarting the main program. > Only 2 high-priority windows are allowed in the SHAREWARE vs. +. 'Setup' This option runs the setup program, which is very straightforward. You may access the setup from inside The Watchman(tm) or directly from the File Manager, it doesn't matter. However, in order to activate any change accesible from the setup you have to restart The Watchman. The wsetup provides you with 4 options: +. 'Write a detailed report' If activated, The Watchman creates a report/log with all the windows he closes and the exact time every window was closed. +. 'Play a disgusting sound' If activated, The Watchman plays a wav file named 'smack.wav' every time he closes a window. You can change the default sound into your favourite by renaming it to the default name. +. 'Hide The Watchman window' Use this option to hide the program completely or to restore it. +. 'Auto-startup mode' If activated, The Watchman will be run when Windows starts. +. 'Wcodegrab module' By using this module, writing down WINDOW NAMES - OR CODES (only the REGISTERED version) - is much more easy. Once the module window appears just click on the window/program you want to protect. Its WINDOW NAME will be written in WDATA.INI. Remember you can edit this file manually if you want to. ======================================================================= About SHAREWARE ======================================================================= The Watchman for Windows 3.x is SHAREWARE. This means you have 30 days to evaluate this software. In case you like this software or want to use it for more than 30 days you HAVE TO REGISTER it. The pricing for The Watchman is as follows: Single user: $15.00 Multiple user: $30.00 If you want to register contact with When you register you will receive by e-mail -or proper mail- the last version of The Watchman registered to you. ==================================------------------------------------- ----------------------------------===================================== THE REGISTERED VERSION HAS more than 5 windows to include in the WDATA.INI file up to 4 high-priority options and the ability to GRAB WINDOW CODES from any program ==================================------------------------------------- ----------------------------------===================================== You may report any problems or bugs. If you have any suggestion or comment to improve this program do not hesitate and send an e-mail. ======================================================================= Legal stuff ======================================================================= This software should be available at no cost. This software IS SHAREWARE. You can copy this software as much as you want. You should delete this software after 30 days of use unless you register it. This software should not be modified in any way. ################################################### # ANFIBIA denies any responsibility for any harm # # derived from a bad or irresponsible use of this # # software. # ################################################### Window 95/NT is a trademark of Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer is a trademark of Netsc..I mean, Microsoft Internet is not a trademark and it will never be! Playboy is a trademark of Playboy Enterprises Inc. Netsc.. could be a trademark of Netscape, but it is not. and The Watchman is a trademark of Anfibia, of course. < USE THIS PROGRAM AT YOUR OWN RISK > The betatesting was done by Daniel Magan . He is the one to blame if this program explodes in front of your face. Report bugs, linguistic mistakes, typos or anything you like to ----------------------------------------------------------------------- + THE WATCHMAN for Windows 3.x v1.1 Copyright © Anfibia 1997 + ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ======================================================================= ======================================================================= -end of readme.txt-v1.0 -embeded update.txt- [Updates] v1.1 ---- First public SHAREWARE release. -end.-