Akala EXE Lock version 3.20
Copyright (c) 1999-2003 Zero2000 Software.
http://www.zero2000.com
All Rights Reserved

THANKS FOR TRYING AKALA EXE LOCK!
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Version        : 3.20 [Shareware]
Lastest update : 11/22/2003

WHAT'S AKALA EXE LOCK?
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Short version -
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Akala EXE Lock can protect any executable file from non-authorized execution. It asks each time the program is loaded the password you have set.

Long version -
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If you're not the only one who has access to your computer then I'd bet that there are certain programs and files you don't want others accessing. There are a multitude of options on how to go about doing this. There are encryption programs, programs that restrict access to portions of your computer, programs that make your files invisible. You get the general idea. A novel approach to the problem lies in Akala EXE Lock. 

Akala EXE Lock password protects any program currently residing on your hard drive. An attempt to run a program that's locked down will result in a dialoge box launching asking for the password. Failure to provide the correct password prevents the program from fully launching. 

Akala EXE Lock is most useful in situations where you want to stop people from getting to certain files but don't want to deal with hassle of constantly encrypting and decrypting those files every time you want to use them. For example, password protecting your copy of the Real Player negates the need to lock down every single Real audio/video clip on your computer that you want protected. 

Akala EXE Lock is great for keeping people out of your personal stuff (locking Quicken so your kids can't snoop through your bank accounts) and for preventing unauthorized use of programs they weren't meant to touch. For example games on your computer or PIMS, etc.

VERSION HISTORY
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+ improvement/modification
! bug fixed

Version 3.20
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+ Optimized for Windows 2003.
+ User interface enhanced!
! Bugs fixed.

Version 3.00
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+ User interface enhanced!
+ Many useful options added!
+ Optimized arithmetic for large files.
+ Stable version for Windows9X/NT/ME/2000/XP!

Version 2.11
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+ Icons redrawed.
! Bugs fixed.

Version 2.01
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+ Compression mode added!
+ Encryption arithmetic enhanced!
+ Self password.
+ Search module removed.
! Bugs fixed.

Version 1.84
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+ Optional prompt.
+ Encryption enhanced! 

Version 1.83 Beta3
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! Search module bugs fixed.

Version 1.83 Beta2
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! Bugs fixed.

Version 1.83 Beta
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+ Encrypted file uses the same ico as the original file. 
+ Search module added.

Version 1.62
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! Bugs fixed en masse.

Version 1.60
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+ Allows to accept parameters.

Version 1.22
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+ Optimized for Win98.
! Bugs fixed.

Version 1.21
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+ Determine automatically if the target file's been encrypted.

Version 1.12
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+ Update messages.
! Bugs fixed.

Version 1.00
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+ First public release!

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- Windows 9X/NT/ME/2000/XP/2003
- 8 MB RAM (Windows 9X/ME)
- 16 MB RAM (Windows NT/2000/XP/2003)
- 2 MB Free Disk Space

Note:
Akala EXE Lock will NOT run under Windows 3.1,
Windows for Workgroups, or Windows NT3.x.

INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION
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1. INSTALLATION
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The distributed ael.zip file is a .zip archive. 
It can be used to install Akala EXE Lock:
  
You can use an unzip utility(e.g. WinZip - www.winzip.com) to extract all 
included files and start the install process by running the setup.exe program.

2. UNINSTALLATION
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To completely remove Akala EXE Lock from your computer 
with two methods:
  
- Go to Start->Program->Akala EXE Lock.
- Execute Uninstall.
  
or
  
- Go to Start->Settings->Control Panel.
- Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
- Select the Install/Uninstall tab.
- Select "Akala EXE Lock" in the list of installed programs.
- Click the Add/Remove button.

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Tech Support:      support@zero2000.com
Reg & Sales:       sales@zero2000.com
Zero2000 Software: http://www.zero2000.com/

Phone (US and Canada): 888-447-1175
Phone (International): 801-444-2837
Fax:                   801-497-9456