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           README for WinDefender, version 2.1.6, Win9x/ME edition
                                  build 2
                               October 2001
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                      (c) Copyright RT Security, 2001
                        <http://www.rtsecurity.com>



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CONTENTS
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 1. What is WinDefender
 2. System requirements
 3. Installation
 4. Usage / Features
 5. Getting started
 6. Uninstallation
 7. What's new in this version
 8. Licensing
 9. How to order
10. Distribution
11. Disclaimer
12. Contacts and Technical support


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1. What is WinDefender
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  WinDefender is a program that allows you to secure and
  protect your confidential data, your files and folders
  in your computer.

  WinDefender will help you keep your confidential
  information on your Windows 95/98 computers
  more safe and more secure. 

  WinDefender provides you with a service to keep your
  valuable files encrypted on your hard drive. When you
  want to use them you enter the password and then
  WinDefender will automatically (on-the-fly) decrypt them 
  when reading from the hard drive (floppies, cd-rom, etc.) 
  and encrypt them when writing to. This will occur 
  absolutely transparently for you - WinDefender uses a 
  special low-level driver which can work fine with any file.


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2. System requirements
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  - Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 95, 98 or Millenium
  - VGA or Super-VGA monitor
  - 8 MB RAM
  - 2,5 MB of free disk space


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3. Installation
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  Usually you received this version of WinDefender in a ZIP file 
  (for example, WDEFEN.ZIP). You can install it as follows:

  1. First extract the files to a temporary directory. 
     You can delete this directory when setup has completed.

  2. Select Run from the Windows Taskbar Start menu, 
     type the full name of the temporary directory followed by 
     a backslash and the name of the installation program 
     SETUP.EXE (e.g., C:\TEMP\SETUP.EXE) press the ENTER key, 
     and follow the instructions displayed.

  3. After installation the WinDefender can be started from 
     the Start menu.


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4. Usage
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  Before usage you have to setup files and folders you wish
  protect or/and encrypt. Start WinDefender and do this (see 
  topic 5. Getting started).

  You will be able to set access rights for any folder or file 
  in the system (for example, you can allow only reading the 
  files from the folder but not writing or deleting). 
  
  To begin to work with your encrypted files, all
  you need is to start WinDefender and enter the password.

  To turn on protection for the files/folders you have to
  start WinDefender from the Start menu or select autostart
  option from the Preferences.

  The encryption WinDefender uses is strong.

  For encrypting WinDefender uses very strong algorithm 
  based on well-known ans stable GOST 28147-89. This algorithm 
  depends on the password, therefore without knowing 
  this password it is impossible to decrypt any files.


  Features:
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  Here the sample security schemes you can use with your computer:

  1. You can hide a folder or folders on the hard drive (just hide it!) so 
     no one else will be able to see it.

  2. You can use encryption for the floppy so the files written to or read
     from are protected if floppy disk is stoled or lost.

  3. Use encryption for the folders of the files with your private
     information and no one else will access your files in any case!

  4. Use encryption for the share resources on the network - so the only 
     users will have access to this resource you have told the password who.

  5. Would you like to set access right to a folder (for example, disable 
     delete files on the folder, so you'll check what files creates in this 
     folder)? It is simple with WinDefender! 


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5. Getting started
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  First time you'll start WinDefender you will see the Unlock Dialog. 
  This dialog prevents unauthorized access to the WinDefender. Enter 
  the password you had installed. 

  After you have entered the password, it will be verified (with the 
  checksum of the proper password) and you'll see the main window of 
  the WinDefender on the screen (if the password is correct). 

  WinDefender is keeping a number of the objects (files and folders 
  that are protected) in the list, but if you are running WinDefender 
  first time you'll see the only two objects - system.dat and user.dat 
  that are system registry files protected by WinDefender from being deleted 
  (this behavior may be changed anytime from the menu Preferences).

  Now it will be showed how to add new folder to the WinDefender's list 
  and setup all necessary protection for it. Click menu "File" and select 
  the command "Add folder".

  You'll be prompted with the dialog to select a folder for adding to 
  the list. Select a folder you would like to protect and click "OK". 

  After it you'll be prompted with the dialog for the necessary 
  protection for the folder. 
  - select "Hide object", "Read only" or none depend of what you wish 
    to have been installed for the folder;
  - select "Start Encrypting service" if you would like files in the 
    folder be encrypted. Herewith option "Produce enciphering" will be 
    selected. This option will open the dialog, that will show you 
    the encryption progress of your files in the folder. 

  If you have selected the option "Produce enciphering" in the 
  dialog "Settings for the object", you'll be prompted with the dialog 
  that will show you the encryption progress of your files in the folder. 

  That's all! The folder is in the list and WinDefender is doing the 
  real-time protection for it. If you have selected encryption of the 
  folder this is the time for you to sure that you can freely access your 
  encrypted files from any application (Explorer, MS Word, Excel, etc.) 

  Anytime you can change protection you have installed. Simply 
  right-click mouse on the object and switch the protection.

  If you require permanently delete the folder from the list - select it in 
  the list and press "DEL" button. If the folder had been encrypted you'll 
  be prompted with the confirmation to decrypt the folder. Select "Yes".

  NOTE:
  By selecting "Exit" from the main menu you close the program, but
  the driver continue encryption and protection service. To fully stop
  these services you should select the command "Stop all services and exit".

  IMPORTANT NOTE: If you wish uninstall WinDefender you should delete 
  all necessary folders from the list and decrypt it if necessary. 
  It doesn't do automatically. 


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6. Uninstallation
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  Open "Contol Panel" from the Windows Taskbar Start menu or
  from the "My Computer" on the desktop, select "Add/Remove Programs"
  and press the ENTER key. From the list of installed components
  select WinDefender, click "Add/Remove" button and follow the 
  instructions displayed.

  IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have WinDefender running do the exit from 
  (select "Stop all services and exit" from the main menu)
  before uninstallation procedure.


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7. What's new in this version
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  - Errors while working with Raindow Sentinel driver fixed
  - Delay in shutdown while in locked mode fixed
  - Problem with Explorer restarts is fixed


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8. Licensing
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  If you are using the Shareware version of WinDefender, you 
  may evaluate it for a period of thirty (30) days from the 
  date of its original installation and use. After the 
  evaluation period has elapsed you must register it. 
  
  The registration fee for single copy of WinDefender is 
  US$ 49.00.

  Until you register the Shareware, WinDefender will only 
  allow you protect one file or folder.

  Once registered the Shareware you is granted a non-exclusive 
  license to use the software on one computer. If purchased
  multiple license or site license (see below) it is granted
  possibility to install registered software on several computers, 
  but for no more than the amount of purchased licenses.

  Discounts for the multiple license are available.

  It is available to extend multiple license by purchasing
  additional licenses.

  If you interested to purchase a site license (the license 
  that grants you to use the software on an unlimited number 
  of the computers in your company) - contact us on the subject.

  Note for registered users: Your registration is valid for 
  all upgrades to the WinDefender product. This means that 
  your license will work on every upgrade we release.

  Warning: the program has built-in licence manager that tracks 
  licensing while the program running and warn you if the 
  license violation detected. This manager doesn't affect 
  the work while using evaluation version.


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9. How to order WinDefender
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  Quick order in the online
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  Follow to the our on-line registration service site at:
  http://secure.emetrix.com/order/product.asp?PID=118955

  Additional information
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  Visit our order page to view available options at:
  http://www.rtsecurity.com/purchase/windefender
    
  Voice and fax orders
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  Individual licenses may also be ordered by voice or fax 
  as an alternative to on-line ordering. 
  
  - US and Canada customers can call toll-free at 888-447-1175 to 
    place an order by voice; 
  - European customers can call +49-(0) 221-31088-20 (Germany);
  - International customers can call 801-444-7176 (US);
 
  - Fax orders may be faxed to 801-497-9456 (US);
  - Faxed orders from companies may be send to +49-(0) 221-31088-29 (Germany);
  - United Kingdom customers can also fax their order to (0870)132-2485 (UK);

  Don't forget to include your postal and email address, 
  the program name and payment option in the fax body. 
  Payment is accepted by credit card, by wire transfer, 
  by check or in cash.


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10. Distribution
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  DISTRIBUTION OF UNREGISTERED EVALUATION COPY VERSIONS OF WINDEFENDER

  Provided that you verify that you are distributing the 
  unregistered Shareware Version of WinDefender you are hereby 
  licensed to:
  
  (a) make as many copies of the Shareware version of this 
  software and documentation as you wish (original files should
  remain without any modifications); 

  (b) freely distribute the unregistered Shareware version; 
  It includes permission to include the Shareware (original 
  version without any modifications) in any collection 
  distributed in any form (CD-ROM, software archives, e-mail). 
  
  
  DISTRIBUTION OF REGISTERED OR LICENSED KEYS OF WINDEFENDER PROHIBITED. 
  
  You may not, for any purpose, distribute copies of registered 
  or licensed keys of the software, documentation or related 
  materials to any third-parties.


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11. Disclaimer
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  THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
  ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
  LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
  FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. RTSECURITY DOES NOT
  WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE WILL
  MEET LICENSEE'S REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THE OPERATION OF THE 
  SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. THE ENTIRE
  RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS
  WITH LICENSE. IN NO EVENT RTSECURITY SOFTWARE BE LIABLE
  TO LICENSEE OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING
  ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL,
  CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
  OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE.


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12. Contacts and Technical support
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  You can contact us using one of the following ways:

    E-mail Support: 

            General Information: info@rtsecurity.com 
            Sales:               sales@rtsecurity.com 
            Customer Support:    support@rtsecurity.com

    World Wide Web: 

            http://www.rtsecurity.com

  Most questions about WinDefender can be answered in the 
  Help file provided, or at the RT Security website at:

    http://www.rtsecurity.com/products/windefender

  For more information, see the Help file.


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  Thank you for your choosing WinDefender!

  We certainly sure in the quality of the product and
  we look forward to work with you.

  Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions,
  comments or concerns you may have.
