Security

I was looking for a way to stop unauthorised access to my computer running Windows 95.  Even when there is a password to be entered, that form can just be cancelled and you're in.

This is a simple two part program, that operates on a 30 day trial basis.

NOTE - this program will not stop a concerted attack on your computer.  As they say about houses, if someone really wants to get in, they will...  This program should stop the average, or even above average, computer user from accessing your computer without your approval.  But I'd appreciate hearing any feedback from any user.


Security.exe:
This is the program that puts up a screen into which you need to enter the correct password to remove it, before you can do anything else.

Options.exe:
This program allows you to alter settings for Security.exe.

INSTALLATION
Unzip all files into a common directory and run setup.exe.


USE OF SECURITY.EXE
After installing the package, if you want Security to operate when you first turn on the computer, create a shortcut to Security.exe and move the shortcut into the Start Up folder - make sure it is the Start Up folders for All Users.


USE OF OPTIONS.EXE
This program lets you change settings for Security.exe.  You will need to enter the current password to make any changes.

NOTE - THE INITIAL PASSWORD IS BLANK SO MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE THAT IMMEDIATELY!

You can do any of the following:

1. Change password.  Enter the new password in both text boxes (for confirmation).

2. Insert a background image in Security - just for appearance.

3. Security.exe can be set so that it can not be closed using Task Manager.  Default is set this way.  You can untick the box, but that will let anyone with a little knowledge to just remove your security by running Task Manager and stopping the program.

Click on SAVE to save new options.

I have made this a 30 day trial, and would appreciate any feedback or questions, to security@resourcesnow.bizland.com

Please be sure to read license.txt also.

This program is freely distributable.


Graham Willis
October 2000
