Users Guide Version 1.52

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INSTALLATION and uninstalling

• You will need a 486 dx or a higher processor,24 MB Ram,Windows 95 /98 and a webbrowser to view the html help file.
• Before installation make sure that Virus shield is Disabled.
• Run the Setup file and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Restart your system after setup is complete
• Start using the program either from the desktop or start menu.
• We suggest that you delete any shortcuts to the program and keep this program hidden in a safe place where no one else other then you can access it.This will give you better security,you may copy the exe file of the program and keep it on a floppy in a safe place,to get maximum security for your computer.
• You may Uninstall the program if you encounter any problems from the add and remove program from the control panel.

OverView and Description

Windows Security Toolkit is an excellent security tool developed for windows 95 and 98 enviornment ,which can come in real handy.

It Combines the power of security tools and Win32 API calls to Map a secure Enviornment for Windows much like that seen in Windows NT.Many features are not even present in Windows NT.

The Programs Main Menu is Divided into four parts or sections,each one with its own security features

• Control Panel Section
• Desktop and Start Menu Section
• Network Security Section (Anti-Hacking Tools)
• MS-Dos Security Section

Note-In the following paragraphs,the term Administrator means the person having access to this software and the word user means any person using the computer on which this software has been installed but does not has access to this software.

• Control Panel Security. This section deals with six basic and advanced settings involving the control panel .They are

1. Passwords Access Restrictions. This setting allows the Administrator(the person having access to this software),to restrict other users from viewing ,modifying deleting or adding new passwords to the passwords settings from the Control Panel.If any one tries to use the passwords settings from the control panel,a warning message will appear,telling the user that the system administrater ,i.e. the person using this software has not authorised the user to access these settings.
   
2. Network Access Restrictions. This setting allows the Administrator to restrict  users from Accessing or modifying ,either accidently or purposefully the Network settings of the Windows Control Panel. 
   
3. Display Access Restrictions. This Setting allows the Administrator to Restrict Users from  Accessing the Display settings and to prevent them from modifying them.That is to restrict users from changing the Appearance,Desktop Background,Plus,Display Card ,Monitor settings,resolution and color management schemes.
   
4. Device Manager,Virtual Memory and File System Restrictions. This is a very usefull option which if activated does not allows users to access the device manager through the system settings and thus avoids any accidental damage or corruption to the system which might occur if this setting is modified by inexpierience hands.It also limits access to the file system and Virtual Memory buttons which are keys to windows smooth running.If your Pc is used by not only you but also by other family members or friends or colleages ,who you think might corrupt your system then this setting is best for you.
   

Start Menu and Desktop Security.This section deals with six basic and advanced settings involving the Desktop and the Start Menu .Note: For these settings to Work,after applying them restart the system.They are basically designed for parents who do not want their children to modify any of their personal settings.They are

1. Hide All items on the desktop. This setting can hide all items presently located on the desktop.Use this setting if you have given your kids access to the Computer and you think they might change or damage any desktop settings you might not want them to.
   
2. Hide the Favorites Folder and the Documents Folder. This setting hides the Favourites Folder from the start menu ,so that small kids dont have direct access to any of their parents favourite webpages ,documents or other items ,which the kids are not allowed to view or modify.
   
3. Dont save Dektop Settings at Shut Down.This Setting is extremely usefull not only for parents but for any person who doesnot wants the desktop settings to be saved,if they are modified,normally windows saves any changes made to the desktop ,because it can not judge whether the settings modified were done on purpose or accidently.This feature gives you the choice of deciding whether to save any changes made to your desktop or not when the system shutsdown.
   
4. Hide the TaskBar,Printer,and Control Panel . This setting restricts Access to these items from the start menu.

Network Security.This section deals with four advanced settings involving the Network.They are

1. Disable File Sharing over the network.This powerfull feature has Windows NT power .It limits access of files on a computer from other users trying to access the files from outside .i.e over a network.It also restricts Hackers from entering your system while you go online on the internet by forming a data Non-Access Fire Wall and thus keeps the computer secure from the outside world.
   
2. Disable Printer Sharing over the network. This setting allows the administrator to choose whether he wishes to allow others access to his printer or not over the network.
   
3. Disable Users from using the dial up networking to access the internal network. This is a powerfull Anti-Hacking Tool for the Computer Administrator.It does not allows any one to access the internal network from a modem connection or network neighbourhood.Very usefull for Companies using Local Area Networks.
   
4. Hide Share Passwords With Asteriks. Windows by default shows any shared passwords.This settings hides them so that no third party can view them.

MS-DOS Security. This section deals with advanced settings involving the MS-DOS Mode and any programs that access the dos mode.They are

1. Disable use of msdos mode through windows. This setting does not allow the user to access the Dos mode,or to use any commands or programs that use a dos based driver to run.including all the games which use DOS4GW driver.
   
2. Disable Single Mode Msdos Mode. This restricts the user from restarting his computer from msdos mode.and thus gives  the administrator more security for the windows enviornment which might be overcomed by a professional who knows dos well.

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