Copyright: (C) by Y3K Software.   Saturday, April 24, 1999 11:42:34
Citation: Y3K S-Crypt 2000


Welcome to Y3K S-Crypt 2000
Welcome to the Y3K S-Crypt 2000 Help File.

Thank you for purchasing Y3K S-Crypt 2000.  We hope the usage of this software is trouble-free.  To assist you in your problems we have created this help file that we hope will answer any and all of your questions.

If you would like any information not included in this help file then visit our website.  Not only will it have the latest version of this file it will have the latest version of the software.  Remember, minor upgrades are free to registered users and major upgrades are ½ price.


Y3K S-Crypt 2000 Pricing
Y3k S-Crypt 2000 – Pricing.

The pricing and cost of Y3K S-Crypt 2000 does change under certain circumstances.  Below is a basic cost list.  While the costs will change very little we recommend you check our website at : http://www.itdirect.com/y3k/ or email us : david_v@dial.pipex.com.

Cost of One License (One Computer).

Online Payment – Visit Our Website (Secure)

US$ - 24.95

UK£ - 12.50 ($20)*

Check Payments (Post)

US$ - 22.95

UK£ - 11.99*

Checks should be made payable to : Y3K Software.

Address:

Y3K Software

30 Bala Road

Croft

Leicester

England

LE9 3GF

When ordering via post please find order.txt, print it out and fill it in.  This should accompany any checks.

If you wish to enable more than one computer to use Y3K S-Crypt you will be eligible to proportional discounts.  For more information please email us: david_v@dial.pipex.com.

*Notice UK£ payments carry a discount over $ payments.  Y3K Software are based in England and any foreign checks incur local conversion charges.


Encryption Wizard.

The strength of this program is fixed in the encryption wizard.  You have access to two of the most powerful encryption algorithms on the market at the moment – easily.  The wizard is designed to be used by anyone, anyone with even a very basic knowledge of computers.

The wizard has a number of sections, each holding crucial information.  You will need to specify:

+ The file to be encrypted.

+ The output file (The Encrypted File).

+ Whether to delete the original file after an encryption has been done.

+ Algorithm to Use.

+ The Key (Can be loaded from a text file).

+ Whether you wish to save the key to a text file.

After completing this set of easy parameters security is only one click away.

To navigate back and forwards, around the wizard, you simply use the forward and back buttons situated at the bottom of the window.


Checking Email
Checking Your Email.

Because Y3K S-Crypt allows outgoing messages to be encrypted we have included an email reader that can decrypt email messages.  The picture shown is a screen shot of the email ‘checker’.  It will communicate with you email server (as configured in the options dialog) and retrieve the number of messages waiting for you.  It will display the number of messages waiting.

To view the message simply select the number you wish to read and click “Read”.  This will launch the email reader.

*For your safety the email will be deleted from the server when it is read.  If you wish to save it simply use the “save” function.


Reading Your Email
Reading Your Email.

Once you have established which message you wish to read with the email ‘checker’ you will be faced with the screen shown.  It will contain the body of the message downloaded as well as the subject and sender information.  Once downloaded if you wish to save the file you have to do this yourself.  Due to the nature of the contents of some emails we felt auto saving would be inappropriate.

If the e-mail sent to you contained an attachment the filename is shown at the bottom of the message.  The file is extracted from the email and is placed in the directory you installed Y3K S-Crypt 2000 in.  If files already exist they will be prefixed with various characters.

If the message appears to be encrypted you will need to decrypt the message to read it.  For more information please click here.


Where are the Attached Files?
Where are the Email Attachments?

If the email sent to you contained attachments then all the files will be extracted to the directory you installed Y3K S-Crypt 2000 to.


Text Encryption
Text Encryption.

Both email modules are equipped with the same text encryption/decryption methods.  This allows you to encrypt and decrypt messages being sent by other Y3K S-Crypt users.

The encryption used is not high, it is designed to stop the unauthorized viewing of emails.   Once encrypted the email will look corrupted, no words are visible.  Without the key it is unreadable.   Before sending such a message you should arrange with the receiver a set pass-number – perhaps the date plus 132 or something memorable.

To encrypt the message, simply type in the required number and press the button…

If you wish to send highly confidential information we recommend you use the encryption wizard and send the file as an attachment.  Click here for details.


Main Window
The Main Window.

The main window is the first form you will see when Y3K S-Crypt starts.  It gives you access to all of the software’s functions.  You will see that the form has three sections.  The ‘button bar’, the ‘drag bar’ and the ‘status bar’.  Each of these sections perform different tasks.  Each of the tasks will be described in more detail but you should recognise that the status bar will always indicate what each button does.

Button Bar.

This bar links all of the sub programs together.  With these buttons you can launch the email editor, email receiver, encryption wizard, help, about and the options dialog.

Drag Bar.

Windows has a function which enables the dragging of files into applications, folders etc.  We have taken advantage of his feature to speed-up the process of encrypting files with the file encryption wizard.  Drag any file from the Windows explorer, folder or desktop onto that panel and the encryption wizard will launch automatically with the filename of the file already in the box.


Option Form
Option Form.

This window holds all the configuration information you will need.  It allows you to save your POP3 and SMTP details so you do not have to keep entering them.  Below is a brief description of each.

POP3:

Host:  This is the location of your mail server, usually ‘pop’.yourserviceprovider.com.  If you do not know what to put here contact your ISP.

Port:  This number represents the port at which Y3K S-Crypt will exchange data basically.  You should not usually need to change this number but if you are having problems contact your ISP.

UserID & Password:  This information is personal to you.  Your UserID usually goes to make up your email address (before the @).  If you are unsure contact your ISP.  Your password does not have to be entered here!  If you do not wish to store the password you can be prompted for it on connection.

SMTP:

Many SMTP parameters are similar to above so refer back.  The extra parameters are described below.

Your Name:  Quite simply your name as you would wish the receiver to view it.

Your Email:  Your email address!

*Note – If you want Y3K S-Crypt 2000 to execute on start-up then check the relevant box .


Sending Encrypted Email
Sending Encrypted Email.

One of the most important functions of Y3K S-Crypt is the in-built email modules.  These allow you to send and receive encrypted emails.  Email is on of the most unsecured methods of data transfer on the Internet.  Emails are easily intercepted and read by hackers or alike.  If you are sending important but necessary information across the Internet then you want security.

Y3K S-Crypt manages two types of encryption.  High level and normal.   High-level encryption algorithms such as BLOWFISH are supplied for use on specific Windows files.  Normal encryption, which is easier to ‘crack’, is used for ciphering written bodies of messages.  Normal encryption is designed to stop meandering eyes, if the information is ultra sensitive then send the file as an attachment.

The Window above shows the ‘send’ window.  If you want to send an encrypted message then this is the window you need to open.  The interface is similar to the standard Windows GUI, obviously standard functions such as cut, copy and paste are included as are save functions.

To specify the recipient of the message you enter his/her email is the ‘To:’ box.  ‘CC’ sends a copy and ‘BCC’ sends a Blind Carbon Copy of the message.  If you want to send an attachment then simply use the buttons to the right.  Simply click on the ‘Add’ button and select the file you wish to send.  To remove a file you should select the filename and click ‘Remove’.

If you have not completed the options dialog then you will be prompted for various bits of information.  We recommend that the first thing you should do is complete the Options completely but if you have multiple servers this is the best way.

For information on Encrypting the text in the message, click here.