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┌────────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ L O C K ' M - U P │
│ V e r s i o n 2 . 5 0 │
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│ Copyright (C) 1989 - Bill Travis │
│ All Rights Reserved │
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└────────────────────────────────────────┘
LOCK'M-UP May 23, 1989 Version 2.50
OVERVIEW
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LOCK'M-UP was designed to password protect your Personal Computer.
The ease of use and colorful screens is what separates LOCK'M-UP from
other password security programs. LOCK'M-UP will stop the casual user
from gaining access to your computer, but is not designed to thwart the
most sophisticated hacker.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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LOCK'M-UP requires DOS 3.1 or greater, 128K of RAM and a hard disk
drive. It will automatically sense which display adapter you are using
and adjust the colors accordingly.
FEATURES
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Once LOCK'M-UP is executing, Ctrl-C, Ctrl-Break, and Ctrl-Alt-Del are
all inactive. Entering the password or shutting the computer off is
the only way of exiting to DOS. Also, password entry is echoed with
small blocks to prevent the casual observer from getting your password.
INSTALLATION
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Prior to setting up LOCK'M-UP, make a BACKUP copy of the disk.
Installing and setting up LOCK'M-UP is very simple. The steps are
outlined below:
1. Copy LKMUP25.EXE into the ROOT directory ofyour hard disk. If
you have more than one hard disk be sure to copy the files to
drive C:.
IMPORTANT: ALL LOCK'M-UP FILES MUST BE IN THE ROOT DIRECTORY!
2. Type the command: CD\ <Enter>. This moves you to the root
directory. Whenever you see <Enter> this informs you to press the
Enter key. DO NOT TYPE THE WORD ENTER!
3. Now you will see your opening screen come onto your monitor. This
is the introduction screen. Whenever you are ready, press any key
to continue. The next screen is where you enter your password.
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Enter a password of your choice. It can be up to 20 characters
long. One unique feature is the password can be any extended
character. This is accomplished by pressing and holding down the
ALT key and pressing any key on your numeric key pad. When
you've finished typing your password, press <Enter>. Notice the
password was echoed with small blocks. Another screen will be
generated onto your monitor. This prompts you that your password
was saved.
4. CONGRATULATIONS, you have just installed and configured
LOCK'M-UP.
Now, verify LOCK'M-UP has your password correctly by typing the command
LKMUP25 <Enter>. Press any key to exit the introduction screen. When
prompted, type your new password. Notice the password is echoed with
small blocks. Once you have entered the password press <Enter>.
You only have one try at entering the password correctly. Get it
wrong and LOCK'M-UP will display a screen--"ACCESS DENIED" and
sound an alarm. After a period of four minutes LOCK'M-UP will park
your hard disk and lock your computer up, just like the name states.
The only way of getting your computer back is the flipping the Big
Red Switch (Turning the power off and on again). Enter it correctly,
the computer will display the ending screen. The information
displayed is where to register this program and the registration fee.
Go ahead and enter an incorrect password, just to hear what the alarm
sounds like and see what the computer does.
IMPORTANT NOTE: LOCK'M-UP's passwords are case-sensitive. You must
enter the password EXACTLY as you typed it in the FIRST TIME or when
you use the /RECON switch! Combinations of upper and lower case
letters can be used to further confuse potential hackers. As
previously stated you may use non-keyboard characters in your
password. This is accomplished by holding down the <Alt> key while
simultaneously pressing a number between 129 and 255 on the NUMERIC
KEY PAD. Use caution with these, since they are hard to remember.
CHANGING YOUR PASSWORD
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At any time you feel you need to change your password, this can
be accomplished very easily by using the /RECON switch. The
command looks like this: LKMUP25 /RECON or LKMUP25 /recon. It
does not matter if the command is in all CAPS.
REMEMBER your password! One entered you cannot get your password
back, unless you use the /RECON switch again.
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SWITCHES
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/RECON -- Allows you to change your password!
Syntax: LKMUP25 /RECON
/KEYB -- This is known as the "Walk away switch". This allows you
lock you computer up while you are away. This will NOT force
you to reboot your machine if a incorrect password is
entered. It will continuely loop until the correct password
is entered. Once your password is entered correctly it will
tell you if anyone has tried to gain access, and how many times
they tried to enter the password.
Syntax: LKMUP25 /KEYB
HOW TO USE LOCK'M-UP EFFECTIVELY
--------------------------------
Naturally, to make LOCK'M-UP work effectively you have to use it, and
use it correctly. Listed below are several ways to implement
LOCK'M-UP.
1. Place LOCK'M-UP in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Be sure to place the
command LOCKMUP as the first command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
The reason for this is to ensure LOCK'M-UP is executed first.
This minimizes the chance of someone breaking out of the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file and aborting LOCK'M-UP's execution. As soon
as you enter the correct password, the remaining commands in your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file will be executed, just as before LOCK'M-UP was
installed.
2. Change the HIDDEN attribute for LKMUP25.EXE to ON. This can be
accomplished by using a file utility to change the attribute.
Doing this simply hides the file when someone uses the DIR
command.
3. Remember the obvious, DO NOT use your name or social security
number. This is too easy for someone to figure out.
4. Also, store bootable disks AWAY from your computer.
SHAREWARE NOTICE
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Under no circumstances may the programs be distributed individually
or without the accompanying documentation, which is an integral part of
the package, nor may the documentation be altered in anyway.
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LOCK'M-UP May 23, 1989 Version 2.50
Under no circumstances may the contents in the LOCK'M-UP package,
program itself or documentation be distributed by, or otherwise become
a part of, or affiliated with, any group or organization involved
in the distribution of what has generally become known as SHAREWARE.
Under no circumstances may the contents in the LOCK'M-UP package,
program itself or documentation be distributed by, or otherwise become
a part of, or affiliated with, any group or organization involved
in the distribution of what has generally become known as SHAREWARE
for disk or distribution fees, or for fees of any sort without my
express WRITTEN consent. This includes supplying the program and/
or documentation for so-called disk fees.
As the author, I make no claims that LOCK'M-UP will fit your needs,
simply that in all testing and prior use that it worked for me and that
you may find it interesting and helpful in your computing. Any
liability for the, use, misuse or inability to use the LOCK'M-UP
is solely the users.
Registration entitles you to use the program on one computer. Each
computer using LOCK'M-UP should have its own registered copy.
Finally, if you pay the $15.00 registration fee to become a registered
user, I will send you a new version of LOCK'M-UP, which saves all
incorrect passwords that are entered into your system. This allows you
to see when an individual has been trying to break into your personal
computer. This adds more security to your personal computer because
you are able to see if they are getting close to breaking your
password.
To register, print and fill out the order form titled MAILER.DOC. This
should be included in your package. Or send registration fees to:
Bill Travis
P.O. Box 4365
Wichita, KS 67204
For the latest version, questions, or suggestions on any enhancements,
please write to the above address or call:
Info Booth BBS
(316) 684-8744
Wichita, KS
24 Hours
1200/2400/9600
8,N,1
Please allow 3 - 5 weeks for delivery.
Thanks for your support.
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