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Information about “THE GUARDIAN”
THE GUARDIAN is a security system designed to protect an entire disk
(either a hard disk or a floppy disk) against unauthorized use. THE
GUARDIAN uses an algorithm that logically "locks" a disk so that NO
files, programs, or directories on the disk may be accessed. This can
be an added security to files that may already be encrypted or password
protected.
Many security programs load themselves from the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Such
programs are easily skirted with a floppy boot. THE GUARDIAN keeps
disks locked tight until the "unlock" program is run.
When a disk is locked by THE GUARDIAN, the files on that disk are not
physically altered. Rather, what is altered is the information that
tells DOS where those files are. An anti-virus file check is also built
into the system. Under no circumstances should this program be used
before reading the instruction manual!
FILE1787.TXT
Disk No: 1787
Disk Title: The Guardian
PC-SIG Version: S1.1
Program Title: The Guardian
Author Version: 1.50
Author Registration: $40.00
Special Requirements: None.
THE GUARDIAN is a security system designed to protect an entire disk
(either a hard disk or a floppy disk) against unauthorized use. THE
GUARDIAN uses an algorithm that logically "locks" a disk so that NO
files, programs, or directories on the disk may be accessed. This can
be an added security to files that may already be encrypted or password
protected.
Many security programs load themselves from the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Such
programs are easily skirted with a floppy boot. THE GUARDIAN keeps
files disks locked tight until the "unlock" program is run.
When a disk is locked by THE GUARDIAN, the files on that disk are not
physically altered. Rather, what is altered is the information that
tells DOS where those files are. An anti-virus file check is also built
into the system. Under no circumstances should this program be used
before reading the instruction manual!
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
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(c) Copyright 1990, PC-SIG Inc.
INTRO.TXT
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for considering The Guardian. We hope you find it
useful. As you will see in the license, you are acquiring the
right to use this product; you do not own it. Since this program
is offered as a shareware program, you need to register your copy
of the system in order to become a fully supported, registered
user. When you register your copy of The Guardian by remitting
the registration fee of $40 ($42 outside the continental United
States), we will send you a registered copy of the programs
containing the latest updates, a printed copy of the complete
documentation, and add you to our list of registered users. Add
$4.00 for shipping and handling; Indiana residents add 5% sales
tax - $2.00. You will then be entitled to telephone support for
any problems or questions that may arise. We will also notify
you as new releases become available. We welcome suggestions for
additions and improvements to all of our products.
Correspondence and registration fees should be sent to:
Marcor Enterprises
8857 Commerce Park Place
Suite D
Indianapolis, IN 46268
After you have installed The Guardian, there will be a file
called LICENSE.DOC which contains the license agreement and a
file called FORM.DOC containing a form which may be used to
register your copy of The Guardian. Just print the file, fill
out the registration form, and send it in with your fee.
"Packing List"
The files on the distribution disk and their contents are as
follows:
GUARDIAN.EXE Self-extracting compressed file containing the
programs.
GUARDIAN.MRE Initial configuration file
USERDOC.EXE The Guardian documentation in a self-extracting
compressed file.
PBS-VIEW.COM Program for viewing any ASCII file. (Public
Brand Software, Inc.).
INTRO.BAT Batch file for viewing INTRO.TXT.
INTRO.TXT "This file"; Introduction to The Guardian.
README.BAT Introductory file explaining compressed files.
README2.BAT A caution to read documentation before running
programs.
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The files included in GUARDIAN.EXE and their contents are:
DISKINFO.EXE A utility program for reading and displaying
selected technical information about any disk
TG.EXE Sign-on program
TGM.EXE Main support program containing configuration
settings and lock/unlock facilities
The files contained in USERDOC.EXE and their contents are:
FORM.DOC Registration form
LICENSE.DOC License agreement
SUMMARY.BAT Batch file for viewing SUMMARY.TXT
SUMMARY.TXT A brief description of The Guardian
UPDATE.BAT Batch file for viewing UPDATE.TXT
UPDATE.TXT Last minute information about the system
USER.DOC Documentation for The Guardian
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS FROM MARCOR ENTERPRISES:
FILE/SAVER:
This system automatically determines when backups should be made
and reminds you whenever you turn on your computer or ask it to
check the status of backups. You can set different backup
criteria for any combination of directories or files and
File/Saver only tells you about those files/directories that
currently should be backed up. If nothing needs backing up when
File/Saver checks it, it automatically returns you to DOS. You
never have to worry about the hassle of remembering to do backups
because File/Saver automatically tells you. It maintains a
complete history of backup activity, which disks contain which
backed up files, and allows you to review this information on
screen or produce a printed report. The system supports color
and lets you choose any combination of colors or black & white.
Price: $30
FILE/ARCHIVE:
Automatically scan your hard disk for old unused files using a
variety of selection parameters. View the data and decide if you
still need the file. You can then either delete it or archive it
to a diskette and thus free up valuable space on your hard disk.
The archived file is then recorded in a catalog available for
instant recall. The catalog tells you every file which has been
archived, its date and time, where it was archived from, when it
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was archived, and the name of the disk where it now resides. To
recall it, just put the archive disk in the disk drive and press
a key. It's that simple. You can also recall the file to a new
destination or you can "copy" it, thus leaving it in the archive.
You can have File/Archive scan your data automatically and on any
schedule you wish. If nothing meets the criteria for possible
archiving, File/Archive automatically returns you to DOS and you
don't even realize it has been run. It's an extremely useful
tool for keeping your hard disk from becoming so cluttered that
you can't keep track of it all.
Price: $50
All shareware versions of programs have 100% of the features that
are in their registered counterparts.
Shareware versions of any of the above products are available
from Marcor Enterprises for $4.00 (to cover the cost of shipping
and handling).
Registered versions may be ordered directly from Marcor
Enterprises by sending the registration fee plus $4.00 for
shipping and handling. Outside the continental United States,
add $2.00; Indiana residents add 5% sales tax (based on the
registration fee).
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #1787
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
GUARDIAN EXE 199151 6-04-90 12:45p
GUARDIAN MRE 128 4-20-90 3:54p
INTRO BAT 48 6-12-89 10:29a
INTRO TXT 6851 4-20-90 4:00p
PBS-VIEW COM 2432 5-06-87 1:24a
README BAT 1446 8-16-89 1:12p
README2 BAT 597 8-15-89 2:09p
USERDOC EXE 33724 5-16-90 4:18p
GO BAT 38 1-01-80 1:37a
GO TXT 653 7-10-90 4:45a
FILE1787 TXT 2295 7-10-90 2:36p
11 file(s) 247363 bytes
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