SECURE ver 1.0 documentation  22 Feb 1991


WHAT SECURE IS:
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        Secure is a TSR (memory resident) program that allows you to
exercise a greater degree of control over who or what accesses various
subdirectories of your MS-DOS formatted hard drive.  In short, you can
select a directory to protect and all future access to that directory
requires the knoweledge of a secret password.

        The unregistered version of Secure allows you to protect only
one directory at any given time.

        Secure works by interacting closely with MS-DOS, intercepting
attempts to access your sensitive information.







WHY SECURE IS:
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        Secure exists to serve almost any purpose you choose.  It
restricts your C:\GAMES directory at work, keeping your boss's nose
out of your lunchtime activities.  (Although C:\GAMES may not be the
wisest directory name to choose in this case...)

        Secure protects the SYSOP's sensitive Bulletin Board files
while he/she tests new uploads.

        Secure may also prevent various programs from sweeping across
your hard drive and cataloging all your files.


WHY SECURE ISN'T:
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        Please do not use Secure to hide evidence of illegal
activities.





WHAT SECURE ISN'T:
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        Secure does not conceal the existence of secured directories,
it only restricts accessing their contents.

        The unregistered version of Secure does not encrypt the
contents of your protected directory, so you have no security at all
if Secure is somehow deliberately bypassed.  (Ex: Your boss uses a
floppy to boot and Secure does not get loaded.)  Unregistered Secure
is intended for situations in which someone might be casually snooping
around in your files.

        Secure isn't 100% compatible with all versions of DOS or all
application programs.  Specifically, DOS versions less than 3.0 or
greater than 4.01 may or may not suffer through Secure's actions.
This problem is a direct result of the complex way in which Secure,
DOS, and applications programs interact.  If either DOS or your
application programs do not use accepted means of interacting, then
Secure cannot neccessarily stop access to your directories.  Such
instances are relatively rare, however.



WHAT MY LIABILITY IS:
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        $US5.00 maximum.  That is, I will not in way be held liable
for any loss or damage resulting from the use of Secure, whether
accidental, incidental, dental, or otherwise.   My maximum liability
in any such case will be the refunding of the $US5.00 purchase price.

















HOW TO USE SECURE:
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        Copy all the Secure files:
                Secure.Exe
                Imprint.Exe
                Secure.Doc
        to the same directory. (Ex: C:\Secure)

        Run the program Imprint (from that directory) to choose your
password and protected path.

        Add the line 'C:\SECURE\SECURE' (or whatever is appropriate)
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

        DO NOT RUN SECURE WITHOUT FIRST RUNNING IMPRINT!








HOW TO REGISTER SECURE:
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        Send $5.00 (US) cash or check to one of the following
addresses, depending on the time of year:

        September-Early June        July-August

        Heath I Hunnicutt           Heath I Hunnicutt
        1-55 Caltech                4700E 900S
        Pasadena, CA 91125          Warren, IN 46792

        Remember to specify a diskette size.











WHY TO REGISTER SECURE:
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        The registered version of Secure features the ability to
protect more than one directory at a time.  It also does not have the
start-up screen to remind you to register.

        Registering also entitles you to two free upgrades to the next
versions of Secure.  Version 2.0 will feature encryption of
subdirectories, so that Secure cannot be bypassed in any way.  Version
2.0 will cost $15.00 to register, so get in on this deal now.

        A final word:  If Secure is useful enough to you that you use
it, then it is useful enough to you that you should pay for it.
Writing this program was not trivial; if you use it, remunerate me.