Password Corral - v3.4.1 - Release notes - 8/3/2000
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Password Corral is a program to organize all your network and system passwords
in one, secure place. PC uses 128-bit Diamond2 encryption to protect your
information. Never forget a password again!

This program is freeware and available at no cost to anyone. Note that Password
Corral IS NOT public domain software. See the legal section for information and
restrictions on it's distribution.

Password Corral is NOT for use outside of the USA or Canada. See the legal
section for more information.

Though Password Corral is freeware, donations are encouraged. If you wish to
send money, send what you think Password Corral is worth to you. Make checks or
money orders payable to David M. Fornalsky and send to the contact address
below. Any payment will be used toward the continuing development of this
program.


Installation:
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Password Corral has been tested and runs correctly on Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT v4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows Me.

*** If you are using v1.0 of Password Corral, you should uninstall it first ***
*** before installing this version.                                         ***

To install Password Corral, uncompress the zip file that contains the program
and run SETUP.EXE.

If you're using the "No Setup" version of Password Corral, simply unzip the
files to the directory of your choice and run PASSWORD.EXE.


Uninstallation:
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To uninstall Password Corral, go to the Control Panel and select
'Add/Remove Programs'. From the resulting dialog box select Password Corral and
click the 'Add/Remove...' button. The software will automatically be removed
from your system.

If you're using the "No Setup" version of Password Corral, you'll have to
remove the program files and registry information manually. Delete the
directory you placed the Password Corral files into. Next, start the Windows
REGEDIT.EXE program and delete the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Cygnus Productions\Password Corral


Description of features:
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* Single repository for passwords:
Password Corral provides you with one location to store your passwords and
access them with just one. Never forget a password again!

* Diamond2 encryption:
Password Corral uses 128-bit Diamond2 encryption to keep your sensitive
information away from prying eyes. Visit our Web site for a detailed document
on the Diamond2 block cipher.

* Password usernames, descriptions and notes fields:
Give each password it's own associated username, informative description and 
notes.

* Hyperlinks
Any "http", "www" or "ftp" links entered into the Notes field become clickable
and will start your Web browser and take you to the link you clicked on. Any
FILE:// links will open folders they point to, or start program executables.

* Expiration warnings:
You can set each password you enter into Password Corral to expire after a
specified number of days. This will give you a handy reminder to change your
passwords for maximum security.

* Multiple user accounts on a single PC:
You can set up any number of Password Corral accounts on a single PC. Your
unique password gives you, and only you, access to your passwords.

* Password protect program features:
You can set Password Corral to require entry of your master password whenever
any function is used. This allows you to keep Password Corral running all the
time and still protect your data while you're away from your PC. The program
can also be set to time out to the system tray after a given period of time.
With the tray password protection feature enabled, this will safegaurd your
data even if you forget Password Corral is running and walk away from your PC.

* Printing:
You can make a hard copy of your password list if so desired.

* Copy usernames and passwords to the Windows clipboard:
You can cut and paste username and password information to the Windows
clipboard through the menu, standard windows keystrokes or right-click
options.

* Flexible Display Options:
You can choose to display information encrypted or in plain text on screen,
choose your own font for the password list and comments field, select a custom
color for hyperlinks and view the password list in two different formats.
Password Corral can also be minimized to the system tray instead of the
Taskbar.

* Export passwords to other PC's:
You can export your passwords, manually or automatically, to a text file and
then easily import them to another PC running Password Corral. The text file
is protected by the same 128-bit Diamond2 encryption.

* Full on-line and What's This help:
Press 'F1' in any dialog box for help. Right-click on most objects for a quick
description.

* Clean, Easy-to-use, Attractive Interface
Password Corral's interface uses the same Windows features you're already used
to. No wild icons, sloppy window layouts, unnecessary buttons or toolbars; just
a clean interface that makes sense, is easy to use and adheres to standard
Windows guidelines.


Known problems in this release:
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 * None at this time.


Contacting Cygnus Productions:
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Feel free to tell us what you think about this program. The vast majority of
new features added with each release come from your suggestions. Or if you find
a bug, please report it. Here's how to contact us:

   E-mail: cygnusproductions@mediaone.net
   WWW   : http://people.ce.mediaone.net/cygnusproductions
   Snail
   Mail  : 7336-1 Winthrop Way
           Downers Grove, IL 60516
           USA


Legal Goodies:
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Password Corral is Copyright 1997-2000, Cygnus Productions. All Rights
Reserved. The Cygnus Productions 'Swan' logo is a trademark of Cygnus
Productions. Cygnus Productions retains all rights over all aspects of the
Password Corral program.

Password Corral is being released as Freeware. It may be used by individuals or
companies at no cost as long as the software remains unmodified. Modification
to the software, and any files included with it, without the written permission
of Cygnus Productions is strictly prohibited.

Due to US export restrictions on cryptographic materials, Password Corral is
for use in the USA and Canada only. If you reside in any other country you may
NOT use Password Corral and may not distribute it in any fashion.

Password Corral is NOT public domain software. It may not be resold for profit,
or included in or with any other software without the written permission of
Cygnus Productions. The program code may not be decompiled, reverse engineered
or reused for any reason.

Because this program is being released for free, Cygnus Productions cannot be
held liable for any problems or damage this program may cause to your computer.
Use it at your own risk.