To lock a program, first click on the 'Lock' button, or select 'Lock' from the 'Program' menu.
The following dialog appears:
First, you must enter the file you wish to use. The easiest way to do this is to click on the folder icon - a dialog will a appear where you will be able to select a program.
If you used the folder icon, a name will automatically be entered, otherwise, you must now enter a name that describes the program.
You now have the option of either locking by a combination of password, time and user. By default, password will be checked, but this can be changed by clicking on the appropriate checkboxes. Note that at least one method must be used.
If you have checked the 'Use a password' box, you must enter a password. It can contain any character, and it must be 8-31 characters long. Note that passwords are case sensitive; we recommend you use all lower case or all upper case, and check the Caps Lock. The password must be reentered to make sure you have entered the your desired word.
Tips for passwords:
If you have checked the 'Use a time lock' box, you must select the times between which the program is password protected/disabled (depending on the 'Use a password' box). The time at which this occurs is starting at and including the first time, up to but not including the second time; 7 PM to 8 PM will protect the program for one hour. Note that with this option selected, an encrypted version of the password is stored in the file.
If you have checked the user lock box, the program will be password protected/disabled (depending on the 'Use a password' box) when the user that tries to run the program is not the user that protected it. Note that you cannot tick this when using the computer with no username, and, with this option selected, an encrypted version of the password is stored in the file.
If you want to change the message show when someone fails to pass these measures, click on the page icon at the bottom. A new window will open, allowing you to change the message. Click 'OK' to apply the changes.
Click 'OK' to lock the program. If you entered valid options, the program will be encrypted and locked. If not, a message will be shown revealing the problem, and you will have the opportunity to fix it before attempting to lock again.
Remember to keep the installation disks for the program well hidden - if the program is reinstalled, the lock is overwritten.