PrivateEXE v2.0a for Win'95/NT Copyright (c) 1996,1997 by MidStream, Inc. All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS: ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 1. What is PrivateEXE for Win'95/NT? 2. How to Install and Run the Software? 3. What is the Shareware Evaluation Copy? 4. How to Order PrivateEXE? 5. Disclaimer of Warranty 6. Other software by MidStream, Inc. 7. How to Contact the Authors 1. WHAT IS PRIVATEEXE FOR WIN'95/NT ----------------------------------- PrivateEXE for Win'95/NT is an innovative software which allows you to password protect existing Windows executables, both 16-bit designed for Windows 3.1 and 32-bit for Windows'95/NT. PrivateEXE is safe and efficient. Unlike other "protection" software, it does not run in the background to provide its functionality as the protection is incorporated into .EXE file itself. With the other software, which claims to be "password protecting", an intruder can simply kill the protection program or remove it from startup group to disable entire mechanism. PrivateEXE protects program itself, not its icon. The program will remain locked even if you run it from plain command line. Passwords can be set, changed, and removed separately for each program. PrivateEXE modifies existing .EXE file, so that the program, if invoked, first asks the user for a password and would not start unless the correct password is entered. PrivateEXE runs on both Windows'95 and Windows/NT. It operates regardless of installed file system type (NTFS, FAT-32, FAT, etc.). The software doesn't modify Windows Registry or any other part of the operating system. Neither does it create any hidden files or disk sectors - it only modifies the executable itself, saving the original file under a different name for your safety. 2. HOW TO INSTALL AND RUN THE SOFTWARE? --------------------------------------- The original PrivateEXE for Win'95/NT distribution consists of the following files: SETUP.EXE - PrivateEXE Installation Program ORDER.TXT - PrivateEXE Order Form README.TXT - This file FILE_ID.DIZ - Short description for BBS users VENDINFO.DIZ - Product description for vendors To install the software, you must be running Windows'95 or Windows/NT and have about 300KB of free disk space. To start the installation please run SETUP.EXE. It will ask you for destination drive and directory, and then will transfer necessary files to your hard drive and create program shortcut or Program Manager group complete with icons. To run the software just double click on "PrivateEXE" icon. 3. WHAT IS THE SHAREWARE EVALUATION COPY? ----------------------------------------- PrivateEXE is neither free nor public domain software. It copyrighted software, which is distributed as SHAREWARE, i.e. using true "try before you buy" method. This version of PrivateEXE is intended for evaluation purposes only. It is fully functional program. However, it features ways to bypass the protection: "Bypass Password Protection" button is displayed at random in the dialog prompting the user for the password. "Alt+B" combination is a keyboard shortcut for the same purpose, and it works even when the button is not displayed. You may use the evaluation copy freely and without any obligations for 30 days. Thereafter, if you like the software and wish to continue using it, you must pay for it. The licensed version of PrivateEXE has NO "Bypass Password Protection" button. Also, in the full licensed version pressing "ALT+B" to bypass password protection has NO effect. 4. HOW TO ORDER PRIVATEEXE FOR WIN'95/NT? ----------------------------------------- PrivateEXE registration fee is just $29.95 plus shipping and handling. For this sum you will receive full registered version of PrivateEXE and: 1. FULL most up-to-date version of PrivateEXE for Win'95/NT. If you provide your e-mail address (strongly recommended) we will send complete instructions on how to download and install licensed version. We can also ship you the original diskette with full most up-to-date licensed version the software. Please see order form (ORDER.TXT file) for details. 2. FREE registration bonus -- BrainCubes game for Windows. 3. By registering, you are assured of receiving the most up-to-date and full-featured product possible. Program UPDATES WILL BE FREE for all registered users, and subsequent major upgrades will be offered with significant discount. 4. Registered users will receive FREE UNLIMITED TECHNICAL support over email for their version of PrivateEXE software. SCANDINAVIAN USERS: Please place your order throgh local distributor, Pro Soft. Their contact information is as follows: Tel: (+45) 53 61 90 42 Fax: (+45) 53 61 93 91 BBS: (+45) 57 67 17 47 WWW: http://www.prosoft.dk Internet: support@prosoft.dk CompuServe: 100065,1744 ALL OTHER COUNTRIES: there are many ways to order PrivateEXE for Win'95/NT software. MONEY ORDER, CHECKS OR CASH ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash to: MidStream, Inc. P.O.Box 862 San Bruno, CA 94066-0862 USA For non-cash overseas orders we can accept personal checks in major hard currencies. This covers most of Western Europe, Japan and Australia, so if you live there you can make the payment in your local currency. For the rest of the world non-cash orders must be accompanied by an International Money Order or a check in US Funds, drawn on an American banking Institution. For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution, contains order form -- just fill it out and send along with your payment to the address above. COMPUSERVE ONLINE REGISTRATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Go service: SWREG (Shareware registration forum) Registration ID: 12824 Product title: PrivateEXE for Win'95/NT CompuServe provides on-line registration, which is a part of basic services and requires no additional connection charges. Electronic orders may be placed with CompuServe Information Services and billed directly to your CompuServe statements for your convenience. Just GO SWREG forum and request PrivateEXE registration. CREDIT CARD ORDERS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sorry, we DO NOT accept credit card orders ourselves. However you can order with MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover credit card from Public Software Library (PSL) by calling: Toll-free: 1-800-242-4775 Phone: (713)524-6394 (for international calls) Fax: (713)524-6398 CompuServe e-mail: 71355,470 Internet e-mail: 71355.470@compuserve.com Please mention the product number #14812, PrivateEXE for Win'95/NT. PSL's office hours to place your order are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST Monday -- Thursday and 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM CST on Fridays. You can also mail credit card orders to PSL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA. Please note, that the above numbers are FOR ORDERS ONLY. Any questions about status of the shipment, registration options, distribution possibilities, product details, technical support, dealer pricing, etc. must be directed to MidStream, Inc. INTERNET ONLINE REGISTRATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Please visit MidStream, Inc. home page and follow online registration links: http://www.midstream.com SITE LICENSE ^^^^^^^^^^^^ A site license for PrivateEXE software entitles an organization to receive one copy of the distribution package and duplicate the distribution disk for the specified number of copies. The current price schedule is as follows: first 2 to 10 users - $24.95 each next 11 to 25 users - $19.95 each next 26 to 50 users - $14.95 each next 51 to 100 users - $9.95 each over 100 users - $1500.00 total RUNTIME REDISTRIBUTION LICENSE ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you are software developers and are interested in redistributing your software password protected by PrivateEXE, you must purchase PrivateEXE for Win'95/NT runtime redistribution license. Please contact program authors directly. PURCHASE ORDERS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Due to the extra work involved in processing purchase orders WE DO NOT ACCEPT THEM IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT IS LESS THAN $250.00. You are encouraged to use a check, petty cash, credit card or CompuServe's SWREG registration service when possible for small orders. Purchase orders for the amount $250.00 or more (net 30 days) are accepted only from government and accredited educational institutions and major corporations, provided that they are submitted on purchase order forms with a purchase order number. Please be sure to include the standard PrivateEXE order form with a purchase order. We have tried to list as many options as possible for your convenience. If none of above is convenient for you to order PrivateEXE please feel free to contact the authors for a viable solution. We can arrange for some special methods anyway. 5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ------------------------- THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH THE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAMS. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE. 6. OTHER SOFTWARE BY MIDSTREAM, INC. ------------------------------------ MidStream, Inc. develops and publishes award winning software called BusinessCards for Windows. It has been distributed as shareware since January 1994. More than 15 major computer publications and online services reviewed BusinessCards and featured the software on cover disks. You are welcome to download full featured evaluation copies of BusinessCards for Windows and BusinessCards/32 for Win'95/NT from our WWW site on the Internet. MidStream, Inc. also develops exiting 5-Or-More! shareware title. The latest version is always available for download from our Web site at http://www.midstream.com. 7. HOW TO CONTACT THE AUTHORS ----------------------------- Please feel free to contact us if you would have any suggestions regarding the program. We also appreciate any bugs or errors information which would help us with the future releases. Enjoy! Mailing address: MidStream, Inc. P.O.Box 862 San Bruno, CA 94066-0862 USA Internet: exe@midstream.com CompuServe: 73773,2527 AmericaOnline: MiD WWW Site: http://www.midstream.com