Copyright: XemiComputers Ltd.
Citation: XemiComputers Ltd.


Registration Info

NetPD is a shareware, not free software.  You may use this software, without any obligation, for a period of 42 days.  Any usage of this software after the 42-day evaluation period, requires registration..

For all information about how to register NetPD, please visit our web site:

www.xemico.com/netpd  (click now for more info)

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General Use

Install NetPD on your computer, following the instructions in Install program.

After the installation process has been successfully completed, start a program that you frequently use for Internet (your browser, e-mail client, etc.). From the moment you first start the NetPD, it will automatically notify you that a new program is trying to access your Internet connection, each time it happens. It is now up to you to decide which programs can access your Internet connection freely, which should require your confirmation before doing so and which programs will be denied access.  This is done by means of assigning the programs into one of three lists – Accept, Warn or Deny.

- Accept List includes programs that can use your Internet connection without any restrictions. Once you place a program in Accept List, NetPD will automatically allow this program to use Internet at any time, without disrupting your work.

- Warn List includes programs that need your approval each time they try to use your Internet connection. Whenever programs try to communicate, NetPD dialog box will appear and warn you and it is up to you to accept or deny Internet connection.

- Deny List includes programs that are not allowed to use the Internet connection at any time. Once you have placed a program into Deny List, it will be prevented from communication with Internet, without any warnings.

Repeat the procedure for every program that you use for Internet, or simply continue with your usual work and add programs to one of the lists as they appear on the NetPD warning dialog box.

Maintaining Lists of programs


Maintaining Lists

To open NetPD Main window, double click on NetPD icon in systray.

On the Main window you can see 3 lists of programs and command buttons.

*** Red - Deny list

*** Yellow - Warn list

*** Green - Accept list

Title – change program title

Remove – permanently remove program from the list

Move - move programs from one list to another

Log – view, delete or change log status

You can also drag and drop programs between lists.

On the left-hand side of program name, “T” and “L” flags are displayed:

T - stands for programs listed temporarily

L - stands for Programs with Log option on


Unsafe Mode

“Unsafe Mode” message box on your screen means that NetPD is not protecting your Internet connection and that it is open to all currently running applications.

Start NetPD.exe from NetPD directory.

If the problem persists, reinstall NetPD.


Warning Box

“Warning” message box means that program from your Warn List is trying to establish connection with Internet.

You can choose to Accept or Deny connection by clicking on appropriate button, or you can move the program from Warn List to either Accept List or Deny List.

Programs on Warn List need one acceptance per session, for each server they try to contact. The reason for this is that most of the programs communicate very often, and clicking on “Accept” every time it happens, would simply be too annoying. One session lasts until next restart of Windows.


New Application Box

“New Application” message box means that new (previously not listed) program, is trying to establish connection with Internet.

You can place new program in either of the lists: Warn List , Accept List or Deny List by clicking on appropriate button.

You are also give option of placing programs into the lists on temporary bases (for current session only). This is done by means of marking the check box for this function.

Programs listed  temporarily


Temporary Status

If you are not sure where to assign certain application, you can place it in any list temporarily (for current session only.)

The program will be placed in chosen list with a “T” flag. This means that program will be in the list for current session only. After restart of your computer, program will not be listed any more, and NetPD will refer to it as to a New application.


Application Log

For monitoring connection of listed program, use Log option.

When Log is switched On for a certain program (flag “L” on the left side), NetPD creates a log file and registers every attempt of a program to communicate with Internet. The exact day, time, type and a destination server for every single Internet communication are registered.

Choosing a program and clicking on Log button enables you to View or Delete log file and switch log option On or Off.


Do You Feel Safe?

When you are sitting alone at your computer, it's easy to be lulled into thinking that your activities are private. Are you aware that information stored in your computer can be accessed without your knowledge?

Did you know that…

Virtually every program on your computer can detect your Internet connection and use it for sending and receiving any kind of data, without your knowledge.

A nice utility program that has nothing to do with communications, downloaded from any site on the net, can easily detect when you are connected to Internet. It can send or receive data, even get instructions what to do, from its server. Keep in mind that it has free access to all data on your disks or network. The only thing that you can notice are blinking lights on your modem...


Why NetPD

NetPD 1.0 runs in systray and informs you whenever any program tries to use Internet.

The only thing you have to do is to maintain 3 lists:

* Programs that can use Internet without notification

* Programs that need your approval

* Programs that are blocked from Internet use

NetPD will prompt you if a new program tries to establish Internet connection and enable you to place it into appropriate category.


License Agreement

NetPD version 1.0

Copyright 1998. XemiComputers Ltd.

All Rights Reserved

License Agreement

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software.  Unless you have a different license agreement signed by XemiComputers Ltd. use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty.

Registered Version

One registered copy of NetPD may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or installed on a single workstation used nonsimultaneously by multiple people, but not both.

Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by the International Copyright laws.

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 NetPD may be put, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED.

Good data processing 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.

Shareware Version

Evaluation and Registration

This is not free software.  Subject to the terms below, you are hereby licensed to use this software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 42 days.  If you want to use this software after the 42 day evaluation period you must register it.  For information about prices and ordering details (credit cards, voice, fax, snail mail), check www.xemico.com

Unregistered use of NetPD after the 42-day evaluation period is in violation of International Copyright laws.

Distribution

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

You are specifically prohibited from charging, or requesting donations, for any such copies, however made; and from distributing the software and/or documentation with other products (commercial or otherwise) without prior written permission.


*Deny List includes programs that are not allowed to use the Internet connection at any time. Once you have placed a program into Deny List, it will be prevented from communication with Internet, without any warnings.


*Warn List includes programs that need your approval each time they try to use your Internet connection. Whenever programs try to communicate, NetPD dialog box will appear and warn you and it is up to you to accept or deny Internet connection.


*Accept List includes programs that can use your Internet connection without any restrictions. Once you place a program in Accept List, NetPD will automatically allow this program to use Internet at any time, without disrupting your work.


Uninstall

Important

Do not delete NetPD from you hard disk without uninstalling it first!!!

Go to Control Panel – Add/Remove programs, find NetPD in the list of programs, click on Add/Remove button and follow instructions on the screen.