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                               ****INTRODUCTION****
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	Test Drive is a demo version of the UniKey AEGIS system. It has
	similar features to the regular version. The only difference is that 
	demo AEGIS uses a powered printer to emulate the UniKey protection 
	device.

	AEGIS is a ready-made encryption and protection package that works in
 	combination with special versions of Software Security hardware keys
	to provide complete protection for your software application and
	data files.

	There are separate versions of AEGIS to protect DOS and Windows or
 	Windows NT applications. The DOS version of AEGIS is called DOS AEGIS,
	the Windows version is called WIN AEGIS, and the NT version is called
	NT AEGIS. Test Drive contains only the WIN AEGIS. The Windows 3.x, 95,
	and NT versions are available with our full Developer's kit.

	AEGIS takes the application program that you input and encrypts its
 	executable code. Next, it builds a set of secure, application
	specific interrogation routines for your application. Finally, AEGIS
 	bundles the interrogation routines together with your encrypted
 	executable and creates a new executable file. The new executable is
 	enclosed in a highly-secure protective wrapper called a "shell".

	The interrogation routines check for the presence of a designated
 	hardware key for your application. If the correct key is found, AEGIS
 	decrypts your application in memory only and executes the application.
	If no hardware key is found or if the wrong one is attached to the
	user's computer, AEGIS will neither decrypt nor execute your
	application. In the demo version of AEGIS, a printer connected to the 
	the parallel port (on/off) emulates the hardware key (connected/
	disconnected, respectively). 

	The following instructions are an overview for using the demo version
	of AEGIS Test Drive. Our full AEGIS documentation is available with the full
	Developer's kit. The file called BOUNCE.EXE has been included in the
	directory \testd\ for you to test with.


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                              ****RUNNING WIN AEGIS****
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	This section contains information and instructions for setting up
 	AEGIS protection for your Windows application. At the RUN command
	line, type C:\testd\winaegis.exe and click OK or ENTER assuming
 	C: is where Test Drive has been installed.

	AEGIS will now begin a series of screen prompts.

	NOTE: To exit AEGIS at any time, press ESC. The system will prompt
	      you for confirmation.


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*INPUT FILE*
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	At the INPUT FILE prompt, enter the name of the application you want
 	to protect. This must be a .EXE or .COM file, although you do not
	need to enter the extension.

	NOTE: be sure to include the path with the filename.


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*OVERLAY*
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	If you are protecting an application that contains an embedded
	overlay, the system displays the OVERLAY prompt for you to choose
	whether or not to encrypt the overlay part of your code.

	Software Security recommends encrypting the overlay, especially if
 	your application uses a 386-extender bounded program.

	AEGIS decodes the overlay code on the fly at run time.


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*OUTPUT FILE*
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	At the OUTPUT FILE prompt, enter the new path and file name for the
 	protected application. By default the system uses the same extension
 	as the original program.

	NOTE: Use a name that is not already in the specified directory. The
 	      system will not overwrite an existing file with the same name.


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*ENCRYPTED DATA FILES*
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	Use this prompt to select the data files you want to encrypt. When
 	you encrypt data files, the system decrypts them on the fly at
	runtime. However, you need the Developer's kit to use the encrypted 
	file feature. File encryption is not available in the demo version.

	      
       FILE TYPES:
	You can encrypt the following types of data files:

		Database files
		Parameter files
		Language-specific message files
		External overlay code

	NOTE: Completing this prompt does not initiate the data file
	      encryption process. You must use a separate program,
	      DATENCR.EXE that is described in the full documentation.
	      (MANUAL.DOC)


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*MESSAGES*
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	Use the MESSAGES selection box to select the appropriate language
	for the AEGIS error messages. If your application fails to start,
	the system displays an error message in the language you choose.
	You may also create your own user-defined error message.

	Options are: ENGLISH, GERMAN, SPANISH or USER-DEFINED.


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*SELF-TEST*
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	Use the SELF-TEST selection box to indicate whether to include a
 	self-test in your application. This test is useful for virus
	detection. It is run each time an end user starts your program.

	The self-test uses a checksum to determine whether the application
 	code has been modified. If a modification exists, the program
	terminates with an error message.


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*RESIDENT*
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	Use the RESIDENT selection box to keep a 6K routine resident in
 	memory while your application runs to check for the presence of
	the AEGIS UniKey at a regular interval. Selecting "Yes" ensures that
	the application will not continue to run if the AEGIS UniKey is
	removed	from its port. The execution is halted and resumes operation
	when the device is reattached. This prevents users from running your
	application on more than one computer at a time.

	The 6K routine is removed from memory when the user terminates your
 	application.


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*EXPERT MODE*
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	You may select  EXPERT MODE to increase security by removing
	instructions from the beginning of your application code and
	inserting them in the shell encryption or by modifying your
	application code. EXPERT MODE is not an option in the demo
	version.


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	          ****TESTING YOUR APPLICATION'S PROTECTION****
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	To test your application, disconnect printer from the parallel port
 	on your computer. Next, enter the executable file name that starts
 	your application. The computer should issue the message:

                   This program requires AEGIS to run **

	Reattach the printer and run your application. If you selected
	Resident Mode and the hardware key is removed when the application
	is running, the program halts after the selected time-out period.
	Reattaching the key resumes execution. In Resident Mode, the key
	must be attached at all times for your application to run.

	If you did not select Resident Mode, the system will check for the
 	hardware key at start up only. In this case, your application will
 	continue to run if the hardware key is removed during program
	execution.

	REMINDER: The output filename is the protected executable.


       **NOTE AEGIS IS THE DEFAULT MESSAGE