The Lock version 4.01.1016 (The Lock for Windows 95/98/ME)

Complete system security solution for Windows 95/98/ME 

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INSTALL:
Unzip all files to a temp directory and run INSTALL.EXE

KEY DISK CREATION:
During install, you will be prompted to create a Key Disk.
This feature is also an option from the Admin menu when you
right click on the Padlock icon in the system tray. Creating
this disk will allow access to The Lock for DOS in Admin
mode or The Lock for Windows 95/98/ME in Admin Mode by typing 
\keydisk as your password at the prompt for The Lock for 
DOS or Win 95/98/ME.  This disk will allow full access to the 
system so keep it in a safe place.


BOOT DISK CREATION:  You should create a boot disk in the 
event that you cannot access your system in the normal 
fashion.  

To create a boot disk:  
Get a blank 3.5 inch floppy disk, mark it "Boot Disk"
Click the Win95 Start Button, or press the Windows Key
Select Settings from the Windows Start Menu
Select Control Panel
Click the Add/Remove programs Icon.
Add/Remove Programs window, select the Startup Disk tab
Click the Create Disk button, follow the prompts.

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Quick start information listed at the bottom of this 
file.

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This program is written in 32-bit Delphi for and designed
for Windows 95/98/ME only.

Software Status:  Shareware
Registration Fee: $25  (internet version, no disks no docs)

On-Line Purchase: (Credit Card):
http://www.crashcoursesoftware.com/purchase.htm


Snail-mail purchase: (For checks only):

Mail the following:

Desired Registration Name
Right click the Pad Lock icon, select Register
RegistrationID code from the registration page
your Email address
the registration fee 
any comments 

to:

CrashCourse Software
PO Box 54321
Oklahoma City, OK 73154-0321
Office:  405-715-9998

Other Registration Fees:
$25  added for software install on CD-R media


Email: 
support@crashcoursesoftware.com

Web:
http://www.crashcoursesoftware.com


The Lock Copyright © 1996-2001 CrashCourse Software


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Features:

*  Idle timer watches both Windows and MS DOS boxes
*  Admin access on all modes with admin ID and password
*  Password authentication via:
   - local password file
   - Windows 95/98/ME login password
   - Novell Netware 3.12 / 4.1x NDS and Bindery
   - Windows NT 
   - CrashCourse Network Validator (on WinNT or Win9x/ME)
     +When a network server validates the users password, 
      there is no need to configure the username and password
      locally
*  Simple Lock Mode for single user and one password
*  Multiple user support
   - User Profile database allows users to have different
     security privileges.
   - 90 security levels (Groups) are available each can have
     unlimited users.
   - Supports local or network modes for user profile storage.
*  Group Level Security Profile
   - Specify security settings for users including:
     +Available Programs to run
     +Restricted Programs
     +Folder and File access writes (read-only or no-access)
     +Custom Start Menu
     +Custom Desktop
     +Login time restrictions
     +Many standard Windows 95/98/ME system policies (Disable key
      control panel options, My Computer, Recycle Bin, etc)
*  Activity logs
   - Log user access violation attempts
   - Create and audit log of all programs and windows a user runs
     or opens.
*  Network features
   - Freeware Network Tools 
     +Monitor systems on the network running The Lock.
     +Create a network image of a Lock install for easy loading onto
      another workstation on the network.
     +Automatic update of The Lock on a workstation via a Novell 
      Netware login script 
*  Wizards for standard configuration and multiple user configuration
*  Standardized configuration import and export utility for easy 
   transport of configuration from one system to another
*  Hotkey support for commonly-used functions

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Updates
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4.01.1005
Modified password restrictions to be a per security level item rather
than a global item.
Moved security database configuration controls to a global settings page
Updated The Lock's Users Guide and PDF manuals.

4.01.0801
Added option to not load The Lock in safe mode.
Added functions to default to simple log password when no user is
logged in.

4.01.0505
Updated User Monitor routines to correct issues on some machines. 

4.01.0424
Updated support to enable or disable system file security while locked
Updated resource driver to address some possible printing issues.

4.01.0308
Added support to ping User Database and User Monitor servers
to ensure they are on-line before making network requests
Added support to show Login Dialog in upper left hand corner
Added support to enable or disable system file security while locked

4.01.0116
Added support for Windows ME

4.00.1026
Added code to start Virtual Lock programs with a parameter
Added code to enhance locking of startup files

4.00.1006
Added code to pass user name and level to "Run program on
user login" option.
Added code to pass user name and level to "Run program on
user logout" option.

4.00.0725
System updates and enhancements for Network detection.

4.99.1202
Added Password restriction options
Updated network routines.
Reduced system resource usage.

4.99.1101e
Added drivers to reduce system usage.

4.99.1101e
Removed refs to The Lock.


4.99.1101c
Added ability to hide or show tray icon and user settings
Added ability to remove Administrator from user list display
Added ability to disable ATL-TAB
Modified Netware routines to get user name from Novell


4.99.1101
Added direct communication to Windows NT when the system is
configured for User-level access and the system logs into
a Windows NT server.
Added MSDOS Prompt Restriction option

4.99.1001
Modified Configuration Utility for enhanced system compatibility

4.99.0920
Updated and streamlined custom taskbar code 

4.99.0915
Added system configuration security

4.99.0905
Updated access to Windows 95 password validation

4.99.0901
Updated bootup security options

4.99.0805
Fixed a bug with Windows Shutdown

4.99.0803
Corrected Version information
Fixed issue with Admin mode and incorrect passwords.

4.99.0801
Official Release
Added desktop icon placement per login user
Added Level 99 as default Administrator level.

4.99.0722
Release Candidate 2

4.99.0711
Re-designed The Lock Configuration Utility

4.99.0709
Added ability to specify when the system will auto lock 
when it is idle.

4.99.0706 - 0708
Fixed code for starting ScreenSaver on lock.
Added remote control from User Monitor.
Fixed Display Panel reset option.

4.99.0628 - 0630
Unified login for single (basic) and multi user modes.
Smaller exe size, streamlined code.
Udated Novell validation routines.

4.99.0623
New installation utility
Fix in The Lock for DOS emergency removal.

4.99.0621
Updates to Novell validation routines.

4.99.0616
Fix with removing INI files

4.99.0615
Added support for Boot Drive Lock.
Updated file system security

4.99.0614
Updated screensaver interaction.

4.99.0604
Implementation of new File System Security

4.99.0420
Updates to support Novell Client 32 3.10
Modifications to Administrate mode

4.99.0401
Updates to Start Menu disabling

4.99.0301
Added remote login ability
Fixed logout and shutdown windows errors

4.99.0209
Fixed start menu issue.

4.99.0205d
Modified Right click on desktop options.

4.99.0205c
Fixed required win95 login problems.

4.99.0205b
Modified Screensaver routines.

4.99.0129b
Added Lock task bar when Windows Task bar is disabled.

4.99.0129
Update to keydisk routines

4.99.0126
Modifications to screen blanking items.

4.99.0122
Rewrite of The Lock for DOS in Pascal instead of MS Basic.
Modification of hiden Recycle Bin routines.
Updated Emergency Lock removal routines.

4.99.0111
Enhanced configuration wizards.
Modified daily user time limit to include minutes.

4.98.1225
Bug fix to DOS users and password saving. 
Fix to problems with screen saver activation.  
Fixed export of restrict message.

4.98.1220
Bug fix with KeyDisk operation.

4.98.1208a
Bug fix on User Options page that allows users to bypass
resource security.

4.98.1208
Fixed problems with initial password in multiuser mode.
Added functionality to user time limit feature.
Fixed problems with HTML help not being installed.

4.98.1130
Bug fix on password modification in Simple login mode.

4.98.1126
Export settings bug fix.  Smaller memory footprint.

4.98.1122
Added workstation login options for grant or deny access

4.98.1108
Updated release for The Lock

4.98.1106b
Added Shutdown Windows Option to popup menu for The Lock
4.98.1102b
Visual enhancements
Added new configuration import feature.
4.98.1031b
Visual enhancements
Added Windows 98 security items.
Remote program termination improvement


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Quick Start
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Three Wizards have been created for ease of installation 
and configuration.

1.  When The Lock is first installed, it will 
automatically run the Security Wizard.

Each option in the Security wizard is presented with a 
detail of what the function does.  Follow the prompts 
carefully, reading each item completely.  At the completion 
of this portion, the basic system security issues will have 
been covered.  When the Finish button is presented, one of 
three things may happen.

a)  The system will close the Security Wizard, and 
The Lock will start.

b)  The system will log you off then back on if you 
selected to disable CD Auto insert notification.

c)  The system will completely restart if you selected 
to view the system BIOS settings.

When the system restarts, it will usually display a 
message such as "Press DEL to enter CMOS" or "Press F2 
for SETUP".  Once in CMOS, (BIOS), you will want to 
disable booting from the A: drive, and set a password up 
for access to the system setup.  MAKE SURE YOU CONSULT 
YOUR SYSTEM USERS MANUAL BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO YOU 
CMOS.  THE CMOS SETTINGS CONTROL ALL THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 
AND AN INCORRECT SETTING MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO FAIL TO BOOT.

Note:  if you have elected to change system settings, the 
system will cycle to The Lock for DOS during boot up.  At 
this point, you do not have any passwords configured.  Simply 
press the enter key to continue.

2.  Once you have run the Security Wizard and the system 
has reverted back to The Lock, The Lock will prompt you to 
change passwords.  


The first password to be set is the standard USER password.  
There will be a dialog box containing the user name obtained 
from the system.  Select a password for this user name and 
press Done to continue.   This password will log the user 
into the system at a general user level, but they will not 
have administrator access.

The second password is the administrators password.  Since 
this is the initial install, the default password of 
PassWordCrash will be automatically entered into the Old 
password box.  Select a new Admin password and enter it into 
the New password dialog entry.  Verify the password and press 
the Set Password button to continue.  DO NOT FORGET THIS
PASSWORD, THERE IS NO BACK-DOOR BUILT INTO THE LOCK.

3.   After password configuration, The Lock will 
automatically restart.  It is currently configured for one 
user password and one Admin password.  When The Lock 
starts up, log into the system using the Admin password.  
Next, right click on the Pad Lock icon in the System Tray 
(next to the clock, opposite the Windows 95 Start Button).  
If there is no Pad Lock icon,  The Lock is not running.  
You may start The Lock by pressing the Start Button, selecting 
Programs from the menu, then CrashCourse Software.  The Lock 
will be an item on that menu.  

Right click on the Pad Lock icon and The Locks user menu 
will appear.  Select Options from the menu list, then select 
Configuration.  This will bring up the Configuration Utility.  
This utility will have a Wizard button at the lower left 
hand corner.  If it does not have the wizard button, press 
the Admin button and log into The Lock using your Admin 
password.  Follow the prompts in the Configuration Wizard 
through to its completion.

If you selected to edit User Group Profiles, The Configuration 
Wizard will automatically start the User Profile Utility.  
Follow this Wizard as you have for the previous two.

These three wizards can be used to configure most any 
setting within The Lock.

For any questions or comments, 
Email to: crashcourse@crashcoursesoftware.com


(c)1996-2001
CrashCourse Software
