Contents
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  Program information
  Author information
  Description
  What is new in versions?
  Registration
  Technical support



Program information
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Program Name/Title:
  Password Protected Lock
Program Version:
  v2.9
Program Release Date:
  February 07, 2003
Program Description:
  An excellent computer security system, which enables you to protect and
  totally control access to your PC
Target OS:
  Windows 9x/ME/NT/W2K/XP
Software type:
  Shareware
Program home page:
  http://www.softfolder.com/password_protected_lock.html
Program registration page:
  http://www.softfolder.com/purchase.html



Author information
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Author:
  Maxim Vasilyev
Contact Email Address:
  info@softfolder.com
Contact WWW URL:
  http://www.softfolder.com



Description
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Password Protected Lock is an excellent computer security system you can use
to protect your privacy and restrict access to your computer. It's attractive,
secure, and very easy to use. It starts automatically with Windows and
optionally locks your desktop with password upon loading. It hides your desktop
at the same time and provides a scrolling message that you can edit as you like.
You can have the program power down your monitor after a selected period of
lockup time and even set time restrictions for other users to limit their access
to your computer. Optionally, it can show lock screen or launch Windows screen
saver. Also it has special screen saver with password protection. Besides, it
has the network client validation feature for Windows logon.



What is new in versions?
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v2.9:
+ Some minor improvements and changes have been added.

v2.8:
+ The lockup algorithm has been improved for NT/W2K/XP platforms.
+ The "Lock WorkStation" option has been added.
+ The "User Can Unlock Only" option has been added.
+ Some minor improvements and changes have been added.

v2.7:
+ The Time Restriction has been enhanced by Duration per day.
+ The access method to the Admin page has been improved by access password.
+ You can change the lockup screen picture now.
+ Some minor improvements and changes have been added.

v2.6:
+ The Administrator can set a password for any user profile now.
+ The hot-key can be redefined on Admin page now.
+ The "Enable Boot Menu" option has been added in Admin page.
+ Some minor improvements and changes have been added.

v2.5:
+ The lockup algorithm has been improved to get rid of the desktop flashing
  while locking PC at startup.
+ Some minor improvements and changes have been added.
- Now the uninstallation is disabled while the program is running.

v2.4:
+ Some cosmetic changes have been added.
- The bug with uninstallation has been fixed.

v2.3:
+ The hot-key "Ctrl+~" has been added for lockup from anywhere.
+ You can unlock any desktop with Admin password now.
- The desktop flashing has been removed while the program is starting.
- The system time changing has been prohibited for a user while Time
  Restriction for his User Profile is enabled.

v2.0:
+ Stable version.
+ Some cosmetic changes have been added.
+ Smart Uninstaller has been implemented.
+ Windows Screen Saver launch has been added.
+ The "LockUp+StandBy" option has been added for program tray menu.
+ The user interface has been improved.
- The "Alt+F4" bug caused cancel of locking in LockUp Screen has been fixed.
- The bug with implementing Time Restriction for User Profile has been fixed.

v1.2:
- The "Restriction Enabled" checkbox for Time Restriction works properly now.
- The "List index out of bounds (n)" error has been fixed. This did occur on
  some PC.
+ Continuous alarm sound appear when Time Restriction Warning occured.

v1.1:
- The old lockup algorithm had a bad manipulation habit with desktop windows in
  a rather intrusive manner when it was activated. It did cause the invisible
  dialogs to become visible (eg.: for VB tray-utilities). The lockup algorithm
  has been totally changed to get rid of that habit out.
+ Alarm sound appear when incorrect password entered in the lockup window.

v1.0:
+ First version.
   


Registration
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This software is distributed as shareware. You should register it to keep
the program on your personal computer. The first step is to obtain the
registration code by paying a fee to the author with some discounts
depending on quantity of licenses. You can buy the license(s) using the
Online Registration via Secure Server. If you wouldn't like to do that then
you can use the following alternatives: Telephone orders, Fax orders, or
payment may be sent via postal mail or other delivery methods.
The second step is to enter your registration code into the program.
Use Help->About menu item from the main menu of the program configuration
window to do that. It is strongly recommended to use the Windows Clipboard for
entering the code into the program to avoid a mistake.

To register the program by online or to learn more about alternative ways of
registration use the following URL:
  http://www.softfolder.com/purchase.html



Technical support
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If you have got a problem then please contact Maxim Vasilev by Email.
Please include into your letter the following information:
 - Windows version (including service packs and other fixes,
   US or international, OEM or not).
 - Computer information (processor model, motherboard model, memory volume).
 - Description of the problem (as much as possible to retrieve and fix
   the problem).
 
If the problem is an internal program bug then it will be solved in the next
program release in a month. If you have any comments or suggestions for the
next release then please do not hesitate to post them to the author.
