Thank you for downloading the A-LOCK demo program.

A-LOCK is a very compact program that allows you to encrypt an email message from within an email program. The highest level of protection is provided through the use of the proven Blowfish algorithm - one of the strongest encryption systems available.

WHY ENCRYPTION?
Email is fast, cheap and convenient.  It can also expose your private messages to snoopers anywhere in the world.  It's like sending important information in an unsealed envelope.

A-LOCK ensures that your private correspondence stays private by encrypting (scrambling)it. Only the person with the right password can decrypt it.

Many people share their computer with others.  A-LOCK assures that private Email stays private on shared computers.

At times there is little privacy in a typical office environment.  A-LOCK will  protect your incoming email from others eyes.  You control when you want to decrypt the message. 

FEATURES:
Works within your email program.  Just click the A-LOCK icon to activate.

There are 2 choices to encrypt a message.  (1) You can use a default password (one you make up then specify as the default in the Password Book ..see Help for more details). Select "Encrypt with Default Password" for this option.  (2) Encrypt with a different password, select "Encrypt/Decrypt" for this option.

To Decrypt a message just click the A-LOCK icon and select Encrypt/Decrypt.

The Decrypted messages will appear in a separate window called "Private Window".  You can view the message then close the window without saving it or save it to a folder.  You can perform normal edit functions in Private Window.  What remains on your email log file is the encrypted message.  Only you can read it. 

Includes a lockable Password book for names and passwords.


ONLINE HELP: 
Be sure to check the online Help file for tips on using A-LOCK with different email programs.  Click the A-LOCK icon and select Help.


ENCRYPTING A MESSAGE
Use your usual email program and compose your email message.  Click the A-Lock icon (bottom right corner of your screen) and select "Encrypt/Decrypt" or "Encrypt with default Password".  Enter a password if you select "Encrypt/Decrypt". Click "OK".   The text will be replaced with unreadable charaters.  Send the message as usual.

DECRYPTING A MESSAGE
Eudora:  
Just click the A-Lock icon and select "Encrypt/Decrypt".  If the password of the sender is in the Password Book the message will be decrypted automatically and displayed in Private Window.  If it is not in the Password Book you will be prompted to supply a password.

Microsoft Outlook, Messaging, Outlook Express:  

Click the mouse anywhere in the window containing the message (this makes it the 'active' window). Then click the A-Lock icon and select "Encrypt/Decrypt".  If the password of the sender is in the Password Book the message will be decrypted automatically and displayed in Private Window. If it is not in the Password Book you will be prompted to supply a password.

Netscape Communicator 4.x:  Same as Microsoft Outlook.

Netscape Navigator 3.x:  

Use your mouse to highlight the entire message.  Then click the A-Lock icon and select "Encrypt/Decrypt".  If the password of the sender is in the Password Book the message will be decrypted automatically and displayed in Private Window. If it is not in the Password Book you will be prompted to supply a password.

Other Email Programs:  

Some perform like Eudora.  If this does not work ty the Microsoft way or the Netscape Navigator way.

For more details on using A-Lock please click the A-Lock icon and select "Help".


SEND A-LOCK TO A FRIEND:
Both the person sending an encrypted message and the person receiving an encrypted message must have A-Lock installed on their computer.  You can <a href="http://www.pc-encrypt.com/refer.html"><b> Send A-Lock to a Friend</b></a> to ensure that they can exchange encrypted messages with you.  


PURCHASE INFORMATION:
Demo versions are fully functional for up to 10 Encryptions.  There is no limit on the number of files you can decrypt.  When the trial period expires you can restore all features by Registering your demo copy. 

You can register online by selecting "Register" in the A-Lock menu and clicking on "Click Here to Go Register A-Lock".  This will take you to a secure web site that can process credit card transactions. When payment is received an email with a Registration Code to unlock all of A-LOCK's features will be sent within 24 hours.
 
Site licenses are available. Please contact us at info@pc-encrypt.com for further information.

Please print this form and complete it to register your demo copy of A-LOCK by mail.  Payment may by made by money order, bank draft or by credit card to:

	PC-Encrypt Inc.
	2144 Winding Way,
	Burlington, Ontario
	Canada,  L7M 2X9

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Due to export restrictions on electronic encryption software we must ask that you include the following information,

NAME: _______________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________

CITY/TOWN: __________________________________________________________

PROVINCE/STATE: _________________________________ZIP:________________

PRODUCT CODE: _________________________________________________
(select "Register" in the A-Lock menu to find the Product Code)

CREDIT CARD NUMBER: ______________________________    EXPIRY ____/____

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT A-LOCK?  (please check one of the following) 

ADVERTISING ___  INTERNET ____  FRIEND/ASSOC. ____  OTHER ____	

I AM A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF: 

Canada ___ United States ___ Other (please specify) ____________


Be sure to enclose your check, money order or credit information. Thank you for your order.




